Thanks to a mutual friend, Tom's parents arrange a weekend away and a reconciliation suddenly seems possible.

Holding a riverside picnic seems like a good idea, but Hyacinth's arrangements don't go quite as she planned.

Mervyn is deeply in love with `Her' at the pizza take-away, but he lacks the courage to tell her. Unfortunately for him, he makes the terrible mistake of letting Entwistle and Alvin bring them together.

Clegg and Truly reminisce fondly about their old friend Compo, who suffered at the hands of Nora Batty - and themselves.

Mr Grace decides that the store should still be making money outside shopping hours - and the staff are expected to come up with ideas.

Fletcher is incensed when a third cell mate arrives, and to add insult to injury, he turns out to be one of his old enemies. Why is everyone being so polite to this new prisoner?

A heavily chained Lenny is convinced he has a future in show business as an escapologist, but his sidekick Cliff isn't so enthusiastic.

When Hobbo discovers that the newly divorced Morton is lonely and depressed, what else should a former milkman and undercover spy do, but find him a good friend. Meanwhile the hapless Barry is also depressed when he finds that Toby the `Golf Captain' is moving in next door, and firmly cements the ill will that exists between them by smashing his bedside lamp.

Thanks to a mutual friend, Tom's parents arrange a weekend away and a reconciliation suddenly seems possible.

Holding a riverside picnic seems like a good idea, but Hyacinth's arrangements don't go quite as she planned.

Captain Mainwaring is challenged by Captain Ogilvy and the Highland Regiment to a war game, with uplifting results.

Fletcher is incensed when a third cell mate arrives, and to add insult to injury, he turns out to be one of his old enemies. Why is everyone being so polite to this new prisoner?

A heavily chained Lenny is convinced he has a future in show business as an escapologist, but his sidekick Cliff isn't so enthusiastic.

When Hobbo discovers that the newly divorced Morton is lonely and depressed, what else should a former milkman and undercover spy do, but find him a good friend. Meanwhile the hapless Barry is also depressed when he finds that Toby the `Golf Captain' is moving in next door, and firmly cements the ill will that exists between them by smashing his bedside lamp.

Thanks to a mutual friend, Tom's parents arrange a weekend away and a reconciliation suddenly seems possible.

The calculating Edmund Blackadder is struck by Cupid's arrow when he takes on a new servant - a girl named Bob.

In order to save time, Edmund Blackadder beheads a man early, which turns out to be the day before the Queen pardons him.

Mr Grace decides that the store should still be making money outside shopping hours - and the staff are expected to come up with ideas.

When Mainwaring and the platoon hear the church bells ringing, they think Hitler's forces have launched an invasion. Setting up defensive positions around Godfrey's cottage, battle ensues.

Fletcher is incensed when a third cell mate arrives, and to add insult to injury, he turns out to be one of his old enemies. Why is everyone being so polite to this new prisoner?

All England is celebrating the daring exploits of Sir Walter Raleigh, so Edmund is stung into action and announces he will navigate the treacherous waters of the Cape of Good Hope. As usual, he has a cunning plan to win the Queen's support. However, his choice of captain for this dangerous expedition leaves a lot to be desired.

Edmund is in trouble when he is visited by a debt-collecting bishop armed with a red-hot poker. A cunning plan indeed is needed to save his bacon.

Lucy is stressed, as she has to make an important speech at a recruitment conference and has nobody to help her write it. Sensing an opportunity to impress her, Lee offers his services, which upsets Tim, who also thinks he is the best man for the job. What started off as a small job soon turns into a competition between Tim and Lee.

To fend off the increasing staff disillusionment, a training day has been scheduled. Elsewhere, Dawn's engagement to Lee is on the rocks and Tim begins to think that he may at last have a chance with her.

Joe and Chas have been together for nine years. It's a long time to be truly in love with someone. It can take a long time to properly say goodbye.

All England is celebrating the daring exploits of Sir Walter Raleigh, so Edmund is stung into action and announces he will navigate the treacherous waters of the Cape of Good Hope. As usual, he has a cunning plan to win the Queen's support. However, his choice of captain for this dangerous expedition leaves a lot to be desired.

Edmund is in trouble when he is visited by a debt-collecting bishop armed with a red-hot poker. A cunning plan indeed is needed to save his bacon.

DI Grim gets to deal with real-life terrorists, Constable Habib falls in love with a handsome fireman, and Constable Goody goes green.

Lucy is stressed, as she has to make an important speech at a recruitment conference and has nobody to help her write it. Sensing an opportunity to impress her, Lee offers his services, which upsets Tim, who also thinks he is the best man for the job. What started off as a small job soon turns into a competition between Tim and Lee.

To fend off the increasing staff disillusionment, a training day has been scheduled. Elsewhere, Dawn's engagement to Lee is on the rocks and Tim begins to think that he may at last have a chance with her.

Joe and Chas have been together for nine years. It's a long time to be truly in love with someone. It can take a long time to properly say goodbye.

DI Grim gets to deal with real-life terrorists, Constable Habib falls in love with a handsome fireman, and Constable Goody goes green.

Shopping from home.

Shopping from home.

After a hapless weekend, Toby and Tom return to London to face a host of romantic problems.

After a hapless weekend, Toby and Tom return to London to face a host of romantic problems.

Richard isn't exactly over the moon with his birthday present, but that's only the start of a series of problems.

A heavily chained Lenny is convinced he has a future in show business as an escapologist, but his sidekick Cliff isn't so enthusiastic.

When Hobbo discovers that the newly divorced Morton is lonely and depressed, what else should a former milkman and undercover spy do, but find him a good friend. Meanwhile the hapless Barry is also depressed when he finds that Toby the `Golf Captain' is moving in next door, and firmly cements the ill will that exists between them by smashing his bedside lamp.

The staff are offered accommodation on the premises to save time and money on travelling, but they soon discover that flat-sharing is no bed of roses.

Fletcher decides that Harris must be put on trial for stealing from another prisoner, and one of Fletcher's little earners, writing letters for illiterate inmates, looks like it's coming to an end.

Adopted as a baby, former milkman and undercover secret agent Hobbo is determined to trace his natural mother. He has found out her name and exactly where she lives, but how should he approach the poor woman to tell her the good news? Meanwhile, Howard is in trouble when Marina, upon finding out that he has been making enquiries about another woman, turns up at his house.

Hobbo is still having trouble getting Nelly to admit that she is his natural birth mother. To get the proof he needs, he fits Howard up with an eavesdropping wire to pick up Nelly talking to Pearl. Howard does his best to look inconspicuous, but his rumbling stomach and an electronic fault on his transmitter may ruin his plans.

After a hapless weekend, Toby and Tom return to London to face a host of romantic problems.

Richard isn't exactly over the moon with his birthday present, but that's only the start of a series of problems.

When Mainwaring and the platoon hear the church bells ringing, they think Hitler's forces have launched an invasion. Setting up defensive positions around Godfrey's cottage, battle ensues.

Fletcher decides that Harris must be put on trial for stealing from another prisoner, and one of Fletcher's little earners, writing letters for illiterate inmates, looks like it's coming to an end.

Adopted as a baby, former milkman and undercover secret agent Hobbo is determined to trace his natural mother. He has found out her name and exactly where she lives, but how should he approach the poor woman to tell her the good news? Meanwhile, Howard is in trouble when Marina, upon finding out that he has been making enquiries about another woman, turns up at his house.

Hobbo is still having trouble getting Nelly to admit that she is his natural birth mother. To get the proof he needs, he fits Howard up with an eavesdropping wire to pick up Nelly talking to Pearl. Howard does his best to look inconspicuous, but his rumbling stomach and an electronic fault on his transmitter may ruin his plans.

After a hapless weekend, Toby and Tom return to London to face a host of romantic problems.

All England is celebrating the daring exploits of Sir Walter Raleigh, so Edmund is stung into action and announces he will navigate the treacherous waters of the Cape of Good Hope. As usual, he has a cunning plan to win the Queen's support. However, his choice of captain for this dangerous expedition leaves a lot to be desired.

Edmund is in trouble when he is visited by a debt-collecting bishop armed with a red-hot poker. A cunning plan indeed is needed to save his bacon.

The staff are offered accommodation on the premises to save time and money on travelling, but they soon discover that flat-sharing is no bed of roses.

Walker is called up to the Army, so Mainwaring tries to have him excused from service so that provisions of black-market goods are maintained.

Fletcher decides that Harris must be put on trial for stealing from another prisoner, and one of Fletcher's little earners, writing letters for illiterate inmates, looks like it's coming to an end.

There are problems in the Blackadder household due to an embarrassing incident with a turnip, an ostrich feather and a puritanical fat aunt.

When the evil Prince Ludwig kidnaps both Blackadder and Lord Melchett, the Queen remembers Blackadder's earlier advice to have nothing to do with any ransom notes. Is our hero doomed, or does Baldrick have a cunning plan?

Lee is horrified when he hears that Lucy is considering marriage to Pavlov, a mechanic from the old Eastern bloc, just so that he can stay in the country. However, he is a lone voice in trying to stop it, because one by one, as Lucy's family and friends hear Pavlov's tragic tales of life back home, they are persuaded that he is a perfect match for Lucy.

David interviews for a new secretary and chooses blonde Karen. His efforts to impress end spectacularly badly when he accidentally headbutts her. Meanwhile, Donna's late arrival at work inevitably sparks the rumour that she is sleeping with a colleague.

After faking Grandad's death, the Brown family are still waiting for the insurance money to come through. Agnes has promised the money to Dermot and Maria, who are desperate for a place of their own, but the insurance company is starting to get suspicious. Will Agnes be able to keep Grandad out of sight, or will one of the family give the game away?

There are problems in the Blackadder household due to an embarrassing incident with a turnip, an ostrich feather and a puritanical fat aunt.

When the evil Prince Ludwig kidnaps both Blackadder and Lord Melchett, the Queen remembers Blackadder's earlier advice to have nothing to do with any ransom notes. Is our hero doomed, or does Baldrick have a cunning plan?

Fowler's strategy for the pub quiz is sabotaged from within, when DI Grim tells his star player, WPC Habib, that her feminine wiles are needed to bait a trap.

Lee is horrified when he hears that Lucy is considering marriage to Pavlov, a mechanic from the old Eastern bloc, just so that he can stay in the country. However, he is a lone voice in trying to stop it, because one by one, as Lucy's family and friends hear Pavlov's tragic tales of life back home, they are persuaded that he is a perfect match for Lucy.

After faking Grandad's death, the Brown family are still waiting for the insurance money to come through. Agnes has promised the money to Dermot and Maria, who are desperate for a place of their own, but the insurance company is starting to get suspicious. Will Agnes be able to keep Grandad out of sight, or will one of the family give the game away?

David interviews for a new secretary and chooses blonde Karen. His efforts to impress end spectacularly badly when he accidentally headbutts her. Meanwhile, Donna's late arrival at work inevitably sparks the rumour that she is sleeping with a colleague.

Fowler's strategy for the pub quiz is sabotaged from within, when DI Grim tells his star player, WPC Habib, that her feminine wiles are needed to bait a trap.

Shopping from home.

Shopping from home.

Tom decides he cannot have his father staying with him any longer, but Toby also has other things on his mind.

With Hyacinth so excited about attending a country house sale, Richard is worried that she'll spend too much.

Adopted as a baby, former milkman and undercover secret agent Hobbo is determined to trace his natural mother. He has found out her name and exactly where she lives, but how should he approach the poor woman to tell her the good news? Meanwhile, Howard is in trouble when Marina, upon finding out that he has been making enquiries about another woman, turns up at his house.

Hobbo is still having trouble getting Nelly to admit that she is his natural birth mother. To get the proof he needs, he fits Howard up with an eavesdropping wire to pick up Nelly talking to Pearl. Howard does his best to look inconspicuous, but his rumbling stomach and an electronic fault on his transmitter may ruin his plans.

Mr Spooner discovers a hidden talent and the chance for a new career.

Fletch meets a man who has been in prison for 17 years for a crime he always claimed he didn't commit. To everybody's surprise, when he is offered parole he turns it down, seeing it as an admission of guilt.

Hobbo, former milkman and undercover agent at Primrose Dairies, is ready for any dangerous situation, and going round telling everyone that Nelly is his mother is one. Another danger arises when he demonstrates his gift of disguise, and finds himself the new recipient of Marina's affections. Hobbo then discovers the danger of exercising when his neck locks solid while doing some simple head movements.

Howard is deeply concerned when Pearl starts going out every day with Nelly, and she will not say where. Hobbo comes to his aid, and heads a surveillance party to follow Pearl and Nelly. When the women go into a Hell's Angels club, they decide not to be hasty, and confront them later.

With Hyacinth so excited about attending a country house sale, Richard is worried that she'll spend too much.

When he's informed that he can make a member of the platoon a corporal, Mainwaring instigates a competition between Frazer and Jones to see who most deserves the promotion.

Walker is called up to the Army, so Mainwaring tries to have him excused from service so that provisions of black-market goods are maintained.

Fletch meets a man who has been in prison for 17 years for a crime he always claimed he didn't commit. To everybody's surprise, when he is offered parole he turns it down, seeing it as an admission of guilt.

Hobbo, former milkman and undercover agent at Primrose Dairies, is ready for any dangerous situation, and going round telling everyone that Nelly is his mother is one. Another danger arises when he demonstrates his gift of disguise, and finds himself the new recipient of Marina's affections. Hobbo then discovers the danger of exercising when his neck locks solid while doing some simple head movements.

Howard is deeply concerned when Pearl starts going out every day with Nelly, and she will not say where. Hobbo comes to his aid, and heads a surveillance party to follow Pearl and Nelly. When the women go into a Hell's Angels club, they decide not to be hasty, and confront them later.

Tom decides he cannot have his father staying with him any longer, but Toby also has other things on his mind.

There are problems in the Blackadder household due to an embarrassing incident with a turnip, an ostrich feather and a puritanical fat aunt.

When the evil Prince Ludwig kidnaps both Blackadder and Lord Melchett, the Queen remembers Blackadder's earlier advice to have nothing to do with any ransom notes. Is our hero doomed, or does Baldrick have a cunning plan?

Mr Spooner discovers a hidden talent and the chance for a new career.

When he's informed that he can make a member of the platoon a corporal, Mainwaring instigates a competition between Frazer and Jones to see who most deserves the promotion.

Fletch meets a man who has been in prison for 17 years for a crime he always claimed he didn't commit. To everybody's surprise, when he is offered parole he turns it down, seeing it as an admission of guilt.

Blackadder tries to get Baldrick elected as an MP in a rotten borough.

Dr Samuel Johnson seeks the regent's support for his dictionary, but when it is used for firewood, Edmund must rewrite it.

When Lucy announces that she is pregnant, Lee wonders if the father might accidentally have been him, but he can't bring himself to tell Lucy how he thinks it might have happened.

Brent hears that the Slough branch is to be merged. Though there will be job losses, his position is safe - but can he sell his team down the river?

Agnes is upset that her son Trevor has been called back to the missions in Africa, but is determined to give him a massive send-off to remind him what a loving family he has back home in Ireland. Meanwhile, daughter Cathy's family counselling session descends into chaos, and Buster and Dermot run into trouble with a circus lion. The only person having a good day is neighbour Winnie.

Blackadder tries to get Baldrick elected as an MP in a rotten borough.

Dr Samuel Johnson seeks the regent's support for his dictionary, but when it is used for firewood, Edmund must rewrite it.

Fowler faces the stress of student rag week, DI Grim is in a happy mood as he takes on bank robbers, and DC Kray fancies a kebab.

When Lucy announces that she is pregnant, Lee wonders if the father might accidentally have been him, but he can't bring himself to tell Lucy how he thinks it might have happened.

Brent hears that the Slough branch is to be merged. Though there will be job losses, his position is safe - but can he sell his team down the river?

Surrounded by juvenile delinquents at the station, Sgt Dawkins must cope with Inspector Fowler's visiting son at home.

Fowler faces the stress of student rag week, DI Grim is in a happy mood as he takes on bank robbers, and DC Kray fancies a kebab.

Shopping from home.

Shopping from home.

Rodney's business partnership with his elder brother is not going quite as he hoped. Meanwhile, Del has a problem with some briefcases he has acquired.

After Del manages to sell a rust-bucket of a car, he decides that he and Rodders have earned a night on the town.

An opportunity arises for Del to make his fortune, but a missing statue and gang warfare create problems.

Love comes into Del's life when an old flame returns to London, but Rodney and Grandad are determined to extinguish the torch that Del is carrying.

Del ropes in a reluctant Rodney and Grandad as he tries to turn Trotter Watch Security and Trotter's Ethnic Tours into big business.

More ducking and diving as Del and Rodney discover that three tons of lead is not all it appears to be. In fact, it could even be used in case of war.

Rodney's business partnership with his elder brother is not going quite as he hoped. Meanwhile, Del has a problem with some briefcases he has acquired.

After Del manages to sell a rust-bucket of a car, he decides that he and Rodders have earned a night on the town.

An opportunity arises for Del to make his fortune, but a missing statue and gang warfare create problems.

Love comes into Del's life when an old flame returns to London, but Rodney and Grandad are determined to extinguish the torch that Del is carrying.

Del ropes in a reluctant Rodney and Grandad as he tries to turn Trotter Watch Security and Trotter's Ethnic Tours into big business.

More ducking and diving as Del and Rodney discover that three tons of lead is not all it appears to be. In fact, it could even be used in case of war.

After becoming millionaires, the Trotters find themselves owing a large amount of money to the Inland Revenue. Now Del Boy and family have only two weeks to find some cash or they will be evicted from Nelson Mandela House. To cap it all, Cassandra is about to give birth and Trigger is behaving even more oddly than usual.

Rodney's business partnership with his elder brother is not going quite as he hoped. Meanwhile, Del has a problem with some briefcases he has acquired.

After Del manages to sell a rust-bucket of a car, he decides that he and Rodders have earned a night on the town.

An opportunity arises for Del to make his fortune, but a missing statue and gang warfare create problems.

Love comes into Del's life when an old flame returns to London, but Rodney and Grandad are determined to extinguish the torch that Del is carrying.

Del ropes in a reluctant Rodney and Grandad as he tries to turn Trotter Watch Security and Trotter's Ethnic Tours into big business.

More ducking and diving as Del and Rodney discover that three tons of lead is not all it appears to be. In fact, it could even be used in case of war.

Agnes is upset that her son Trevor has been called back to the missions in Africa, but is determined to give him a massive send-off to remind him what a loving family he has back home in Ireland. Meanwhile, daughter Cathy's family counselling session descends into chaos, and Buster and Dermot run into trouble with a circus lion. The only person having a good day is neighbour Winnie.

After becoming millionaires, the Trotters find themselves owing a large amount of money to the Inland Revenue. Now Del Boy and family have only two weeks to find some cash or they will be evicted from Nelson Mandela House. To cap it all, Cassandra is about to give birth and Trigger is behaving even more oddly than usual.

Sir Tony Robinson takes a journey back in time to find out where Blackadder really began, and to uncover the story of the previously-unseen pilot episode.

Surrounded by juvenile delinquents at the station, Sgt Dawkins must cope with Inspector Fowler's visiting son at home.

Rodney's business partnership with his elder brother is not going quite as he hoped. Meanwhile, Del has a problem with some briefcases he has acquired.

After Del manages to sell a rust-bucket of a car, he decides that he and Rodders have earned a night on the town.

An opportunity arises for Del to make his fortune, but a missing statue and gang warfare create problems.

Love comes into Del's life when an old flame returns to London, but Rodney and Grandad are determined to extinguish the torch that Del is carrying.

Shopping from home.

Shopping from home.

Rodney's in love with Debbie from the newsagents, but problem is she's only 19, and about 19 years ago Del was seeing her mum.

Del and Rodney attend Grandad's funeral, where they become suspicious of a certain long-lost seafaring relative - Uncle Albert of course.

With the Trotters low on cash, Uncle Albert attempts to come to their rescue. When he falls through a pub cellar door, they attempt to sue for damages. Unfortunately, Uncle Albert's pulled this stunt a few times.

Rodney's aspiration to be top of the pops is encouraged, promoted and totally dashed by Del Boy.

Del, Rodney and Uncle Albert are consigned to the dog watch when they earn some `easy money' looking after Boycie and Marlene's Great Dane puppy, but was giving it some dodgy pork leftovers a good idea?

Rodney needs a girlfriend to accompany him to a do in order to win a bet, so Del steps in, hoping that there's a tidy profit in store for him.

Del persuades Denzil to lend him his redundancy money, but ends up chasing a rare butterfly.

After becoming millionaires, the Trotters find themselves owing a large amount of money to the Inland Revenue. Now Del Boy and family have only two weeks to find some cash or they will be evicted from Nelson Mandela House. To cap it all, Cassandra is about to give birth and Trigger is behaving even more oddly than usual.

Rodney's in love with Debbie from the newsagents, but problem is she's only 19, and about 19 years ago Del was seeing her mum.

Del and Rodney attend Grandad's funeral, where they become suspicious of a certain long-lost seafaring relative - Uncle Albert of course.

With the Trotters low on cash, Uncle Albert attempts to come to their rescue. When he falls through a pub cellar door, they attempt to sue for damages. Unfortunately, Uncle Albert's pulled this stunt a few times.

Rodney's aspiration to be top of the pops is encouraged, promoted and totally dashed by Del Boy.

Del, Rodney and Uncle Albert are consigned to the dog watch when they earn some `easy money' looking after Boycie and Marlene's Great Dane puppy, but was giving it some dodgy pork leftovers a good idea?

Rodney needs a girlfriend to accompany him to a do in order to win a bet, so Del steps in, hoping that there's a tidy profit in store for him.

Del persuades Denzil to lend him his redundancy money, but ends up chasing a rare butterfly.

Rodney's in love with Debbie from the newsagents, but problem is she's only 19, and about 19 years ago Del was seeing her mum.

Del and Rodney attend Grandad's funeral, where they become suspicious of a certain long-lost seafaring relative - Uncle Albert of course.

With the Trotters low on cash, Uncle Albert attempts to come to their rescue. When he falls through a pub cellar door, they attempt to sue for damages. Unfortunately, Uncle Albert's pulled this stunt a few times.

Sgt Wilson finds it difficult to concentrate on Home Guard activities as he has a little problem of his own.

Rodney's aspiration to be top of the pops is encouraged, promoted and totally dashed by Del Boy.

Del, Rodney and Uncle Albert are consigned to the dog watch when they earn some `easy money' looking after Boycie and Marlene's Great Dane puppy, but was giving it some dodgy pork leftovers a good idea?

Rodney needs a girlfriend to accompany him to a do in order to win a bet, so Del steps in, hoping that there's a tidy profit in store for him.

Del persuades Denzil to lend him his redundancy money, but ends up chasing a rare butterfly.

Steve Coogan's spoof chat show hosted by the hapless Alan Partridge. Guests include champion showjumper Sue Lewis, singer Shona McGough and her band, and presenter Keith Hunt.

With magician/hypnotist Tony LeMesmer.

Fowler prepares his force for the rigours of cross-examination in court, and Constable Goody gets to try out a rather nice new uniform.

Steve Coogan's spoof chat show hosted by the hapless Alan Partridge. Guests include champion showjumper Sue Lewis, singer Shona McGough and her band, and presenter Keith Hunt.

With magician/hypnotist Tony LeMesmer.

Fowler prepares his force for the rigours of cross-examination in court, and Constable Goody gets to try out a rather nice new uniform.

Steve Coogan's spoof chat show hosted by the hapless Alan Partridge. Guests include champion showjumper Sue Lewis, singer Shona McGough and her band, and presenter Keith Hunt.

Shopping from home.

Shopping from home.

Toby makes use of a deputising service to enjoy a night off. Tom has problems with the landlord of his surgery - his ex-wife Helen.

Hyacinth gets excited when she learns that her next-door neighbour Emmet is rehearsing an amateur production of the musical `The Boyfriend'.

Rodney needs a girlfriend to accompany him to a do in order to win a bet, so Del steps in, hoping that there's a tidy profit in store for him.

Del persuades Denzil to lend him his redundancy money, but ends up chasing a rare butterfly.

The runner-up in the Holiday Princess competition is seen entering a staff chalet late at night.

When Lennie starts working hard to get another O-level before leaving prison, Fletcher cannot understand his appetite for all the hard work. Why doesn't he just cheat?

When Clegg and Truly tell Hobbo that local serial groom Norris Fairburn is free again, he decides that Norris would be an ideal husband for Stella. At the cafe, Ivy observes and listens as Hobbo, Alvin and Entwistle discuss their fool-proof scheme. Later, Ivy warns Stella about the plot to provide her with one house-trained potential husband.

Hobbo turns up at the river wall with Randolph, who he hopes will bring romance into Stella's life. Randolph seems to lack any of the requirements of a potential suitor, and is limp and unattractive, especially after Hobbo drops him in the river. After a little rehearsal and some invaluable tips on how to give Stella `the look', Randolph demonstrates that he has no chance whatsoever of impressing her.

Toby makes use of a deputising service to enjoy a night off. Tom has problems with the landlord of his surgery - his ex-wife Helen.

Hyacinth gets excited when she learns that her next-door neighbour Emmet is rehearsing an amateur production of the musical `The Boyfriend'.

Sgt Wilson finds it difficult to concentrate on Home Guard activities as he has a little problem of his own.

When Lennie starts working hard to get another O-level before leaving prison, Fletcher cannot understand his appetite for all the hard work. Why doesn't he just cheat?

When Clegg and Truly tell Hobbo that local serial groom Norris Fairburn is free again, he decides that Norris would be an ideal husband for Stella. At the cafe, Ivy observes and listens as Hobbo, Alvin and Entwistle discuss their fool-proof scheme. Later, Ivy warns Stella about the plot to provide her with one house-trained potential husband.

Hobbo turns up at the river wall with Randolph, who he hopes will bring romance into Stella's life. Randolph seems to lack any of the requirements of a potential suitor, and is limp and unattractive, especially after Hobbo drops him in the river. After a little rehearsal and some invaluable tips on how to give Stella `the look', Randolph demonstrates that he has no chance whatsoever of impressing her.

Toby makes use of a deputising service to enjoy a night off. Tom has problems with the landlord of his surgery - his ex-wife Helen.

The journey begins and ends - where else!? - at Ricky's hometown of Liverpool - but they're on the road on the first leg of their trip, heading to some real Lancashire hot-spots.

The runner-up in the Holiday Princess competition is seen entering a staff chalet late at night.

Tipped off by Frazer and Godfrey, Mainwaring and Wilson head out on a mission to investigate a house where they believe someone may have been signalling to enemy aircraft.

When Lennie starts working hard to get another O-level before leaving prison, Fletcher cannot understand his appetite for all the hard work. Why doesn't he just cheat?

Revolution sweeps France causing havoc. One brave Englishman risks his life to save French aristocrats. It is not Edmund Blackadder.

A visit to the theatre is arranged. Anarchists lurk in every cupboard and actors in every coffee house, but which pose a greater threat to the prince?

Lee's past catches up with him when a young woman appears on his doorstep and asks for a cup of sugar.

A group of well-trained and highly motivated personnel join the company after the Swindon merger. Unfortunately, someone forgot to tell them about David Brent's jokes and the cringe factor goes to maximum. Meanwhile, an unlucky-in-love Tim finds his fortunes changing.

Revolution sweeps France causing havoc. One brave Englishman risks his life to save French aristocrats. It is not Edmund Blackadder.

A visit to the theatre is arranged. Anarchists lurk in every cupboard and actors in every coffee house, but which pose a greater threat to the prince?

Fowler has to deal with an illegal asylum seeker and Grim faces up to a dead turkey.

Lee's past catches up with him when a young woman appears on his doorstep and asks for a cup of sugar.

A group of well-trained and highly motivated personnel join the company after the Swindon merger. Unfortunately, someone forgot to tell them about David Brent's jokes and the cringe factor goes to maximum. Meanwhile, an unlucky-in-love Tim finds his fortunes changing.

Tipped off by Frazer and Godfrey, Mainwaring and Wilson head out on a mission to investigate a house where they believe someone may have been signalling to enemy aircraft.

Fowler has to deal with an illegal asylum seeker and Grim faces up to a dead turkey.

A group of well-trained and highly motivated personnel join the company after the Swindon merger. Unfortunately, someone forgot to tell them about David Brent's jokes and the cringe factor goes to maximum. Meanwhile, an unlucky-in-love Tim finds his fortunes changing.

Shopping from home.

Shopping from home.

When Tom's receptionist Louise needs a few days off, his mother offers to fill in for her.

Hyacinth still wants to join Emmet's production of `The Boyfriend', but fortunately for him, other things have to take priority.

When Clegg and Truly tell Hobbo that local serial groom Norris Fairburn is free again, he decides that Norris would be an ideal husband for Stella. At the cafe, Ivy observes and listens as Hobbo, Alvin and Entwistle discuss their fool-proof scheme. Later, Ivy warns Stella about the plot to provide her with one house-trained potential husband.

Hobbo turns up at the river wall with Randolph, who he hopes will bring romance into Stella's life. Randolph seems to lack any of the requirements of a potential suitor, and is limp and unattractive, especially after Hobbo drops him in the river. After a little rehearsal and some invaluable tips on how to give Stella `the look', Randolph demonstrates that he has no chance whatsoever of impressing her.

A camper tries to bribe the entertainments manager, while steps are taken to stop the camp host from celebrating his birthday every two weeks in order to get presents from the campers.

Fletch has to help Lennie out after he gets involved in a fight one week before his parole board hearing.

Toby is beginning to realise that the benefits of going back to his ex-wife far outweigh the advantages of living alone in a sparsely furnished house with no-one to cook or clean for him. Fortunately, Hobbo is on hand to skilfully guide him on the route back to marital bliss. However, for some reason, his wife doesn't want him back, and flowers don't work.

In order that Hobbo can find out more about Nelly, his supposed mother, he has Howard eavesdrop on her when she is visiting Pearl. Soon realising what Howard is up to, the women plant a completely false story about Hobbo's father being a hippy. Hobbo loses no time in making himself look exactly like the description of his father, complete with earrings and beads.

When Tom's receptionist Louise needs a few days off, his mother offers to fill in for her.

Hyacinth still wants to join Emmet's production of `The Boyfriend', but fortunately for him, other things have to take priority.

Tipped off by Frazer and Godfrey, Mainwaring and Wilson head out on a mission to investigate a house where they believe someone may have been signalling to enemy aircraft.

Fletch has to help Lennie out after he gets involved in a fight one week before his parole board hearing.

Toby is beginning to realise that the benefits of going back to his ex-wife far outweigh the advantages of living alone in a sparsely furnished house with no-one to cook or clean for him. Fortunately, Hobbo is on hand to skilfully guide him on the route back to marital bliss. However, for some reason, his wife doesn't want him back, and flowers don't work.

In order that Hobbo can find out more about Nelly, his supposed mother, he has Howard eavesdrop on her when she is visiting Pearl. Soon realising what Howard is up to, the women plant a completely false story about Hobbo's father being a hippy. Hobbo loses no time in making himself look exactly like the description of his father, complete with earrings and beads.

When Tom's receptionist Louise needs a few days off, his mother offers to fill in for her.

Revolution sweeps France causing havoc. One brave Englishman risks his life to save French aristocrats. It is not Edmund Blackadder.

A visit to the theatre is arranged. Anarchists lurk in every cupboard and actors in every coffee house, but which pose a greater threat to the prince?

A camper tries to bribe the entertainments manager, while steps are taken to stop the camp host from celebrating his birthday every two weeks in order to get presents from the campers.

The men add an armoured car to their fighting strength - but orders to work more closely with the ARP are potentially far more dangerous.

Fletch has to help Lennie out after he gets involved in a fight one week before his parole board hearing.

The regent is low on cash, so Edmund sets out to find him a bride with a big dowry. A certain Amy Hardwood seems to fit the bill, but is she connected with squirrel-hating highwayman Dick Turpin?

In an episode bursting with sex, violence, revenge and porridge, Edmund must count on his Scottish cousin, McAdder, to save him from certain death at the hands of the fearsome Duke of Wellington.

Staff appraisals cue secret confessions. Tim still harbours dreams of returning to university to study Psychology, while Dawn reveals she always wanted to be a children's illustrator.

It's Trudy's birthday and in traditional highbrow office style she receives some sex toys. Meanwhile, David's radical new made-up business strategy of `team individuality' fails to impress Neil. However, David receives an ego boost worth £1,200 an hour when headhunters from the public speaking agency Cooper and Webb arrive and for some inexplicable reason want him on their books.

The regent is low on cash, so Edmund sets out to find him a bride with a big dowry. A certain Amy Hardwood seems to fit the bill, but is she connected with squirrel-hating highwayman Dick Turpin?

In an episode bursting with sex, violence, revenge and porridge, Edmund must count on his Scottish cousin, McAdder, to save him from certain death at the hands of the fearsome Duke of Wellington.

If you ever have the misfortune to get arrested, pray that it's never by one of inspector Fowler's officers. A BBC crew comes to Gasforth to make a documentary about policing in the raw - and they don't come much more raw than Fowler's force.

Staff appraisals cue secret confessions. Tim still harbours dreams of returning to university to study Psychology, while Dawn reveals she always wanted to be a children's illustrator.

It's Trudy's birthday and in traditional highbrow office style she receives some sex toys. Meanwhile, David's radical new made-up business strategy of `team individuality' fails to impress Neil. However, David receives an ego boost worth £1,200 an hour when headhunters from the public speaking agency Cooper and Webb arrive and for some inexplicable reason want him on their books.

The men add an armoured car to their fighting strength - but orders to work more closely with the ARP are potentially far more dangerous.

If you ever have the misfortune to get arrested, pray that it's never by one of inspector Fowler's officers. A BBC crew comes to Gasforth to make a documentary about policing in the raw - and they don't come much more raw than Fowler's force.

Staff appraisals cue secret confessions. Tim still harbours dreams of returning to university to study Psychology, while Dawn reveals she always wanted to be a children's illustrator.

Shopping from home.

Shopping from home.

Toby collapses after a squash game and is admitted to hospital for further observation. He is unhappy to discover that his bed is in the public ward, beside a number of NHS patients.

When Hyacinth decides that a new car is in order, she aims rather higher than most people - much to Richard's horror.

Toby is beginning to realise that the benefits of going back to his ex-wife far outweigh the advantages of living alone in a sparsely furnished house with no-one to cook or clean for him. Fortunately, Hobbo is on hand to skilfully guide him on the route back to marital bliss. However, for some reason, his wife doesn't want him back, and flowers don't work.

In order that Hobbo can find out more about Nelly, his supposed mother, he has Howard eavesdrop on her when she is visiting Pearl. Soon realising what Howard is up to, the women plant a completely false story about Hobbo's father being a hippy. Hobbo loses no time in making himself look exactly like the description of his father, complete with earrings and beads.

The Punch and Judy man gets drunk and everyone tries to cover up for him to keep the senior staff in ignorance.

Arkwright needs an ailment to get the attention of Nurse Gladys who he feels has been neglecting him.

When word goes around town that Old Heptonstall is looking for volunteers, Hobbo and his army of volunteers, namely Alvin and Entwistle, go and visit him without a second thought. They find that he has a bad leg and is confined to the shed, where at least he doesn't have to listen to his wife's snoring. Tearfully, Heptonstall tells them he wants to go to the churchyard and bury a very dear friend.

Hobbo enlists the services of his `team' to help Toby win back the affections of his ex-wife, Glenda decides to make it her mission to find Morton a woman, and Howard sneaks into the library to tell Marina there's a problem with their bike ride that afternoon - Pearl is going out too. Meanwhile, PCs Cooper and Walsh try out a new in-car fryer.

Toby collapses after a squash game and is admitted to hospital for further observation. He is unhappy to discover that his bed is in the public ward, beside a number of NHS patients.

When Hyacinth decides that a new car is in order, she aims rather higher than most people - much to Richard's horror.

The men add an armoured car to their fighting strength - but orders to work more closely with the ARP are potentially far more dangerous.

Arkwright needs an ailment to get the attention of Nurse Gladys who he feels has been neglecting him.

When word goes around town that Old Heptonstall is looking for volunteers, Hobbo and his army of volunteers, namely Alvin and Entwistle, go and visit him without a second thought. They find that he has a bad leg and is confined to the shed, where at least he doesn't have to listen to his wife's snoring. Tearfully, Heptonstall tells them he wants to go to the churchyard and bury a very dear friend.

Hobbo enlists the services of his `team' to help Toby win back the affections of his ex-wife, Glenda decides to make it her mission to find Morton a woman, and Howard sneaks into the library to tell Marina there's a problem with their bike ride that afternoon - Pearl is going out too. Meanwhile, PCs Cooper and Walsh try out a new in-car fryer.

Toby collapses after a squash game and is admitted to hospital for further observation. He is unhappy to discover that his bed is in the public ward, beside a number of NHS patients.

The regent is low on cash, so Edmund sets out to find him a bride with a big dowry. A certain Amy Hardwood seems to fit the bill, but is she connected with squirrel-hating highwayman Dick Turpin?

In an episode bursting with sex, violence, revenge and porridge, Edmund must count on his Scottish cousin, McAdder, to save him from certain death at the hands of the fearsome Duke of Wellington.

The Punch and Judy man gets drunk and everyone tries to cover up for him to keep the senior staff in ignorance.

The Walmington-on-Sea platoon joins some manoeuvres involving the use of live ammunition - but an army supposedly marches on its stomach - unfortunately.

Arkwright needs an ailment to get the attention of Nurse Gladys who he feels has been neglecting him.

With Field Marshal Haig's latest plan appearing to be to move his drinks cabinet a few inches nearer to Berlin, Blackadder volunteers for the post of official war artist. Meanwhile, Baldrick's culinary skills are improving.

During the WWI, when orders for Operation Insanity arrive, Blackadder breaches security by eating the messenger - a pigeon who, unfortunately for Edmund, is the General's childhood pet! He'll need a cunning plan to get out of this one.

Lee promises to stop treating Lucy's flat as if he owns it - but not before he has hired it out to a film director.

Tim and Rachel finally appear to have `done the deed' and are confronted by Gareth, who is perhaps most upset by the realisation that he'd still like to `do' Rachel even though she is now, as he so charmingly puts it, sloppy seconds. Meanwhile, things get worse for David when Neil berates him for his incompetence, but will his ego receive a boost from the success and acclaim of his motivational training that evening?

With Field Marshal Haig's latest plan appearing to be to move his drinks cabinet a few inches nearer to Berlin, Blackadder volunteers for the post of official war artist. Meanwhile, Baldrick's culinary skills are improving.

During the WWI, when orders for Operation Insanity arrive, Blackadder breaches security by eating the messenger - a pigeon who, unfortunately for Edmund, is the General's childhood pet! He'll need a cunning plan to get out of this one.

Grim declares war on drugs, while a plumbing crisis at the station means the women have to share the men's locker room - a situation PC Goody finds rather exciting.

Lee promises to stop treating Lucy's flat as if he owns it - but not before he has hired it out to a film director.

Tim and Rachel finally appear to have `done the deed' and are confronted by Gareth, who is perhaps most upset by the realisation that he'd still like to `do' Rachel even though she is now, as he so charmingly puts it, sloppy seconds. Meanwhile, things get worse for David when Neil berates him for his incompetence, but will his ego receive a boost from the success and acclaim of his motivational training that evening?

The Walmington-on-Sea platoon joins some manoeuvres involving the use of live ammunition - but an army supposedly marches on its stomach - unfortunately.

Grim declares war on drugs, while a plumbing crisis at the station means the women have to share the men's locker room - a situation PC Goody finds rather exciting.

Tim and Rachel finally appear to have `done the deed' and are confronted by Gareth, who is perhaps most upset by the realisation that he'd still like to `do' Rachel even though she is now, as he so charmingly puts it, sloppy seconds. Meanwhile, things get worse for David when Neil berates him for his incompetence, but will his ego receive a boost from the success and acclaim of his motivational training that evening?

Shopping from home.

Shopping from home.

While out grocery-shopping, Tom and Toby receive invitations to a gay party and end up going on a cruise together.

Hyacinth decides to share her undoubted experience of being a perfect hostess and advertises in the local paper.

When word goes around town that Old Heptonstall is looking for volunteers, Hobbo and his army of volunteers, namely Alvin and Entwistle, go and visit him without a second thought. They find that he has a bad leg and is confined to the shed, where at least he doesn't have to listen to his wife's snoring. Tearfully, Heptonstall tells them he wants to go to the churchyard and bury a very dear friend.

Hobbo enlists the services of his `team' to help Toby win back the affections of his ex-wife, Glenda decides to make it her mission to find Morton a woman, and Howard sneaks into the library to tell Marina there's a problem with their bike ride that afternoon - Pearl is going out too. Meanwhile, PCs Cooper and Walsh try out a new in-car fryer.

Ex-jockey Fred Quilly once took a bribe to fix a race, but failed to keep the horse from winning. Now he is convinced that the betting gang have tracked him down and are out for revenge.

Arkwright takes action when his corner shop is broken into and employs a large dog to guard his property. Unfortunately, the unruly creature is more successful at keeping customers at bay than frightening any burglars who may be about.

Pearl throws Howard out of the house, but when he goes to Clegg's for sympathy it falls on deaf ears, while Pearl tells Nelly she's going to have to sort out Howard once and for all. Meanwhile, Glenda decides that Barry and herself are fat and that something must be done before Gloria's wedding, and forces Barry to embark on a new fitness regime.

Hobbo decides that the still-homeless Howard needs to show Pearl who's boss, but after Pearl slams the door in his face, Howard is despondent. Hobbo is insistent that Howard just needs to remind Pearl of the good times, but will his bicycle skills be enough to win her back? Meanwhile, Marina helps Miss Davenport upgrade her appearance, and decides to seize the moment with Mr Waddle.

While out grocery-shopping, Tom and Toby receive invitations to a gay party and end up going on a cruise together.

Hyacinth decides to share her undoubted experience of being a perfect hostess and advertises in the local paper.

The Walmington-on-Sea platoon joins some manoeuvres involving the use of live ammunition - but an army supposedly marches on its stomach - unfortunately.

Arkwright takes action when his corner shop is broken into and employs a large dog to guard his property. Unfortunately, the unruly creature is more successful at keeping customers at bay than frightening any burglars who may be about.

Pearl throws Howard out of the house, but when he goes to Clegg's for sympathy it falls on deaf ears, while Pearl tells Nelly she's going to have to sort out Howard once and for all. Meanwhile, Glenda decides that Barry and herself are fat and that something must be done before Gloria's wedding, and forces Barry to embark on a new fitness regime.

Hobbo decides that the still-homeless Howard needs to show Pearl who's boss, but after Pearl slams the door in his face, Howard is despondent. Hobbo is insistent that Howard just needs to remind Pearl of the good times, but will his bicycle skills be enough to win her back? Meanwhile, Marina helps Miss Davenport upgrade her appearance, and decides to seize the moment with Mr Waddle.

While out grocery-shopping, Tom and Toby receive invitations to a gay party and end up going on a cruise together.

With Field Marshal Haig's latest plan appearing to be to move his drinks cabinet a few inches nearer to Berlin, Blackadder volunteers for the post of official war artist. Meanwhile, Baldrick's culinary skills are improving.

During the WWI, when orders for Operation Insanity arrive, Blackadder breaches security by eating the messenger - a pigeon who, unfortunately for Edmund, is the General's childhood pet! He'll need a cunning plan to get out of this one.

Ex-jockey Fred Quilly once took a bribe to fix a race, but failed to keep the horse from winning. Now he is convinced that the betting gang have tracked him down and are out for revenge.

An enemy aircraft crash-lands in the local reservoir, severely testing the efficiency of Captain Mainwaring's communication system - or lack of it.

Arkwright takes action when his corner shop is broken into and employs a large dog to guard his property. Unfortunately, the unruly creature is more successful at keeping customers at bay than frightening any burglars who may be about.

The October Revolution in Moscow produces three appalling results: a ceasefire by Russia, an offensive by Germany, and a Charlie Chaplin impression by Baldrick.

With German machine guns in front and British firing squads behind, the only way out appears to be up, up and away.

Lucy and Tim are distraught. Their parents' 30 year marriage is at an end and their father has moved out of the family home - and into Lee's bedroom.

It's Comic Relief Day and the office is awash with wackiness. Keith is squeezed into a bright yellow Ali G costume, Sheila has become Wonder Woman and Gareth is hopping on one leg. The hilarity climaxes when Neil and Rachel stage an impressive dance sequence from `Saturday Night Fever' in the reception area. David, desperate to outdo them, embarks on his own truly horrendous and spontaneous dance.

The October Revolution in Moscow produces three appalling results: a ceasefire by Russia, an offensive by Germany, and a Charlie Chaplin impression by Baldrick.

With German machine guns in front and British firing squads behind, the only way out appears to be up, up and away.

When Gasforth FC get through to the second round of the FA Cup for the first time since World War One, Grim looks forward to tackling some real hooligans.

Lucy and Tim are distraught. Their parents' 30 year marriage is at an end and their father has moved out of the family home - and into Lee's bedroom.

It's Comic Relief Day and the office is awash with wackiness. Keith is squeezed into a bright yellow Ali G costume, Sheila has become Wonder Woman and Gareth is hopping on one leg. The hilarity climaxes when Neil and Rachel stage an impressive dance sequence from `Saturday Night Fever' in the reception area. David, desperate to outdo them, embarks on his own truly horrendous and spontaneous dance.

An enemy aircraft crash-lands in the local reservoir, severely testing the efficiency of Captain Mainwaring's communication system - or lack of it.

When Gasforth FC get through to the second round of the FA Cup for the first time since World War One, Grim looks forward to tackling some real hooligans.

It's Comic Relief Day and the office is awash with wackiness. Keith is squeezed into a bright yellow Ali G costume, Sheila has become Wonder Woman and Gareth is hopping on one leg. The hilarity climaxes when Neil and Rachel stage an impressive dance sequence from `Saturday Night Fever' in the reception area. David, desperate to outdo them, embarks on his own truly horrendous and spontaneous dance.

Shopping from home.

Shopping from home.

Toby and Angela face difficulties on their reconciliation cruise, while Tom and Madeline's weekend in the country is threatened.

Boycie claims it's just a mid-life crisis, but are there other more compelling reasons for him selling up and moving from his mock Georgian life in Peckham to a new life as a gentleman farmer in Shropshire?

Pearl throws Howard out of the house, but when he goes to Clegg's for sympathy it falls on deaf ears, while Pearl tells Nelly she's going to have to sort out Howard once and for all. Meanwhile, Glenda decides that Barry and herself are fat and that something must be done before Gloria's wedding, and forces Barry to embark on a new fitness regime.

Hobbo decides that the still-homeless Howard needs to show Pearl who's boss, but after Pearl slams the door in his face, Howard is despondent. Hobbo is insistent that Howard just needs to remind Pearl of the good times, but will his bicycle skills be enough to win her back? Meanwhile, Marina helps Miss Davenport upgrade her appearance, and decides to seize the moment with Mr Waddle.

Joe Maplin decrees that every Thursday will be `sunshine smile day'. The camp host decides to extend this to the campers by compelling a holidaymaker caught without a smile to pay a shilling to the Campers' Amenity Fund.

Arkwright leaves his shop for a few hours to attend the funeral of a friend. Unfortunately, his thrifty nature doesn't allow him to buy a proper wreath but one the size of a button-hole.

Hobbo and his `team' turn Howard into a tramp to show Pearl how rough he's been living and convince her to take him back. The men pitch him a tent but Howard's isn't keen and goes for a meal with Glenda and Barry. The men return to the camp with Howard to show Pearl how much he's roughing it, but Marina arrives at the same time and Hobbo and Howard bundle her into the tent.

Glenda sends a reluctant Barry off to paint a nice view, to take his mind off wanting to eat. Meanwhile, the dejected Howard wonders if Pearl still loves him. Hobbo takes pity on him. Hobbo delivers a message from Howard to Pearl - a brief peck - but Pearl grabs him and delivers a full-blooded kiss. Howard is aghast. Elsewhere, Glenda tells the uncertain Morton that he's going to Gloria's wedding as Moria's guest.

Boycie claims it's just a mid-life crisis, but are there other more compelling reasons for him selling up and moving from his mock Georgian life in Peckham to a new life as a gentleman farmer in Shropshire?

Captain Mainwaring calls a court of enquiry when the platoon's entire ammunition supply is used up on a passing aircraft during a night exercise. Naturally, his quest for the truth ends in a shambles.

An enemy aircraft crash-lands in the local reservoir, severely testing the efficiency of Captain Mainwaring's communication system - or lack of it.

Arkwright leaves his shop for a few hours to attend the funeral of a friend. Unfortunately, his thrifty nature doesn't allow him to buy a proper wreath but one the size of a button-hole.

Hobbo and his `team' turn Howard into a tramp to show Pearl how rough he's been living and convince her to take him back. The men pitch him a tent but Howard's isn't keen and goes for a meal with Glenda and Barry. The men return to the camp with Howard to show Pearl how much he's roughing it, but Marina arrives at the same time and Hobbo and Howard bundle her into the tent.

Glenda sends a reluctant Barry off to paint a nice view, to take his mind off wanting to eat. Meanwhile, the dejected Howard wonders if Pearl still loves him. Hobbo takes pity on him. Hobbo delivers a message from Howard to Pearl - a brief peck - but Pearl grabs him and delivers a full-blooded kiss. Howard is aghast. Elsewhere, Glenda tells the uncertain Morton that he's going to Gloria's wedding as Moria's guest.

Toby and Angela face difficulties on their reconciliation cruise, while Tom and Madeline's weekend in the country is threatened.

The October Revolution in Moscow produces three appalling results: a ceasefire by Russia, an offensive by Germany, and a Charlie Chaplin impression by Baldrick.

With German machine guns in front and British firing squads behind, the only way out appears to be up, up and away.

Joe Maplin decrees that every Thursday will be `sunshine smile day'. The camp host decides to extend this to the campers by compelling a holidaymaker caught without a smile to pay a shilling to the Campers' Amenity Fund.

Captain Mainwaring calls a court of enquiry when the platoon's entire ammunition supply is used up on a passing aircraft during a night exercise. Naturally, his quest for the truth ends in a shambles.

Arkwright leaves his shop for a few hours to attend the funeral of a friend. Unfortunately, his thrifty nature doesn't allow him to buy a proper wreath but one the size of a button-hole.

With Field Marshal Haig's latest plan appearing to be to move his drinks cabinet a few inches nearer to Berlin, Blackadder volunteers for the post of official war artist. Meanwhile, Baldrick's culinary skills are improving.

Blackadder pretends that he's insane to avoid certain death carrying out the General's order for the `big push'.

When an old lady wanders into Lucy's flat and makes herself at home on the sofa, Lee doesn't know what to do with her.

Although slightly peeved that the staff seem to be taking his redundancy in their stride, David's spirits remain high as he plans his future while also being interviewed for an article in `Inside Paper'. Elsewhere, Tim takes drastic action when he learns that Dawn has resigned in order to move to the USA with boyfriend Lee, and when Neil and Jennifer come to confirm his redundancy package, David begs for his job.

Baby fever hits the Brown household as a pregnant Maria prepares for motherhood, and Agnes is keen to give her new daughter-in-law her unique brand of advice about raising children. Maria is grateful when Agnes offers to look after the robot baby she has brought home from her pre-natal class, but it turns out that Mrs Brown's babysitting techniques are not exactly orthodox.

With Field Marshal Haig's latest plan appearing to be to move his drinks cabinet a few inches nearer to Berlin, Blackadder volunteers for the post of official war artist. Meanwhile, Baldrick's culinary skills are improving.

Blackadder pretends that he's insane to avoid certain death carrying out the General's order for the `big push'.