The luck of the Perrins reaches its lowest ebb. Jimmy, sacked from the army, makes Reggie an offer he can all too easily refuse, and inadvertently gives him the idea that will transform his life.

Reggie's business Grot is now very successful and he decides to give jobs to his former colleague Tony, secretary Joan and boss C.J. However trouble arises as there is still an attraction between him and Joan and now his wife Elizabeth wants a job too.