Rita is marrying Gerry but Paul stays away from the wedding out of protest. The bride also fails to show but at the reception she announces that she does not want to get married as it would sacrifice her independence. After Gerry has left for the honeymoon on his own Rita also announces her intention to stand as a Labour candidate at the council byelection. Ted meets sophisticated financial advisor Corinna whilst Betty and Rodney are full of their latest venture opening a vegetarian health food store. Michael Jayston as Neville Badger. Also starring David Jason, Gwen Taylor, and Nicola Pagett.