Both Oliver and Simon are doing the pools and hope to win big. After Oliver makes a mistake, Simon takes the opportunity to have some fun.

Oliver tells Simon about a bargain in a shop, which leads to extraordinary efforts by the two to be first in the queue to buy it. Guest starring Diana Mahoney, real-life wife of Donald Sinden.

Both Simon and Oliver are in financial difficulties and decide to approach their bank manager.

Aunt Eleanor decides to get married after a whirlwind romance.

Ringo wins a holiday in a competition and they all go to Spain.

A weekend away for Simon and Oliver in Ringo's mother's country cottage. Trouble is that it's the wrong weekend.

Simon has a female pen-pal who he is looking forward to meeting, with a view to marriage. However, the reality is different.

Both Simon and Oliver believe that they have appointments to meet Lady Deveraux with a view to purchasing some of her antiques.

Oliver and Simon both decide to stand for election to the local Council.

Christmas time. Simon and Oliver volunteer to keep watch overnight in the local church.

Off to Paris but soon they are in trouble at the restaurant and with the police, also causing a lot of trouble to an embassy official.

Simon advertises for an assistant for his shop but runs into trouble after interviewing one applicant.

A series of mishaps contribute to a difficult day for Simon and, especially, Oliver.

Ringo decides to get some culture. After meeting one of his teachers, Simon and Oliver are pleased to accept his invitation to dinner and Simon makes a discovery in the kitchen cupboard.

Peel and Smallbridge have to share a room in a country pub.

Simon and Oliver are invited as guests onto a radio show. The two men become convinced that Lyn is pregnant.

Simon receives an offer for his shop. Oliver thinks that Ringo has won the pools and breaks his partnership with Simon, offering Ringo a partnership. However, thinks are not what they seem for either man.

Oliver and Simon each separately consider reforming their partnership due to the poor state of their accounts and the imminent arrival of the taxman.

Lady Devereaux offers Simon some sporting memorabilia at knock-down prices provided he captains her staff cricket team against the rival side led by parvenu bookie Bernie Miller.

Veronica appears on the scene - causing Simon and Oliver to compete for more than antiquities.

The feuding fathers find out about the relationship between their son and daughter and consider taking steps to prevent a marriage.

The vicar wants to sell his car and gets Simon to help, while Oliver is also selling his car. A confusing time is the result.

Simon holds a dinner for Oliver, Lyn and David, his ulterior motive being to expose Oliver's lack of etiquette. Lyn prepares for her move into Simon and David's home. David and Lyn's wedding day arrives.

Simon nominates Oliver for membership of his golf club. Oliver holds a function for the committee members to win their support. Lyn and David are on their honeymoon and return to find Oliver and Simon quarrelling over their wedding presents.

David and Lyn quarrel about her taking a full-time job. Oliver seeks a new cleaner. Simon is losing to Oliver in a telephone chess game and becomes suspicious about Oliver's apparent skill at the game.

Oliver and Simon have re-entered their partnership. They decide to do a stocktake. Oliver meets up with an old school friend, Bethan. Confusion ensues over a fake watch and a "pair" of candlesticks.

David and Lyn have moved to Canada. Simon needs to find someone to rent his flat quickly before his Aunt Eleanor moves in.

Oliver and Simon volunteer to perform at a Vet Circle luncheon for Caroline.

Simon's life becomes complicated when an old sweetheart pays him an unexpected visit.

Simon reveals that he was left at an orphanage as a baby.

Simon takes up judo to defend himself against likely muggers and invites Oliver to accompany him to his class at the gym.

Burglars are in the neighbourhood, leading to an eventful night for the two households.

Simon's ex-wife Stephanie arrives unexpectedly.

Mrs Sadler is missing Banks. Fortunately, there is a happy ending for both of them.

The christening is scheduled and Stephanie, Simon's ex, is invited, causing anxiety for both Simon and Oliver.

Veronica wants to go to the opera in Edinburgh. Simon and Oliver each compete to be her date. Simon has to find a replacement au pair.

Oliver's antiques shop is burgled. A pair of pistols is reported missing, but when these mysteriously turn up in Simon's shop Oliver turns this misfortune into an opportunity to make money from an insurance claim. Simon is arrested when a police officer spots the pistols in his shop window. To encourage Oliver to assist him in getting the charges dropped he agrees to help Oliver get membership at his golf club.

Oliver beats Simon to a painting they both want. But is it a Constable or not? David confesses propositioning another woman, jeopardising their engagement.

Simon and Oliver seek to win Veronica's affections. Oliver reaches the age of 50. Lyn is concerned about her father being lonely, but David is concerned about the amount of time she spends with him.

Simon needs a blood transfusion, but he has a rare blood type. Oliver has the same blood type and agrees to donate in return for favours from Simon, including dating Veronica.