Richard has an unsavoury foot infection which Hyacinth decides is not exclusive enough, while a desire for a new kitchen gives Hyacinth an opportunity to do some interesting experiments in the showroom. 

Hyacinth and Richard take to the high seas aboard the QE2. A little luxury amid like-minded, socially acceptable people, the cruise is almost Hyacinth's dream come true. However, some unexpected passengers look set to threaten her enjoyment. 

Hyacinth tells the Vicar that Richard knows how to work on electrical systems much to Richards distress. Richard keeps telling her he does not know anything but Hyacinth volunteers him to fix the church's electrics anyway.

Hyacinth and Richard spend their first night at their new country retreat that Hyacinth picked out, then Hyacinth invites everyone there for a get together to show off her new acquisition.

Hyacinth's Daddy gets picked up by the police so she sends Richard to get him while she goes to look at another weekend home in the country with Elisabeth.

Hyacinth bulls her way into picking up the Commodore at the train station who is to be the special guest for the Ladies Luncheon club. The usual misadventure's soon occur.

Hyacinth decides to have a Indoor Outdoor party featuring a tv personality and goes to the local nursery/garden shop and fills up her living room with plants much to Richards distress.

Hyacinth decides that they need a Cottage in the country to spend part of their time at.

Richard is unhappy with Hyacinths plan for him to get a executive position with a local company. Hyacinth gets Onslow involved and asks him to come to a local golf course and pretend to be a thug.