Gordon, looking for any excuse not to continue with his new film script, submits to an interview from an earnest American student.
Gordon attends the filming of his latest screenplay - with which his director, Sandy, is not pleased.
The Maples need to find someone to open the village fête - but who?
Gordon wants an ordinary life as a welder on an oil rig. Jenny leaves Tom, and the Maples are stuck with their 5 awful children.
Gordon dreads the opening of his new play.
Gordon is astonished to find that his new play is a hit.