

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!

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.

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...

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?