With Nobby collecting for charity, Eddie is inspired to suggest "foster parents for homeless down-and-outs". Then he's introduced to old tramp Albert...

Finding a sense of outrage at bureaucracy, Eddie resolves to sort out a problem Bill's having with the electricity board. Unfortunately his ungracious manner only makes things worse when they come into contact with a series of black bosses and workmen!

Eddie's determined to sell the house and leave Twickenham for his beloved homeland of Manchester. Joan is far less than enthusiastic, but can anything halt the sale?

Whilst planning for the annual Christmas Eve darts' match, Eddie and Bill challenge each other to a drinking contest. As Joan warns him, drunkenness always gives Eddie nightmares and it's not long before he's on a desert island...

Following a comment about virility, Eddie and Bill are competing to grow moustaches and prove their machismo. Meanwhile, Barbie talks Joan into making some extra money by becoming a fellow agent for her catalogue club.

When a local by-election comes round, it's time for all good men to come to the aid of the party. It's obvious which party Eddie is going to support ... or is it? He's always leaned a bit to the left - but blood is thicker than water!