When Tricia and Derek Borland bring home their baby daughter, their elderly neighbours are more than willing to help the new mother. But their enthusiasm begins to wane when it becomes apparent that Tricia is more interested in going out with her friends than looking after her new baby - and is only too ready to take advantage of their kindness.

Meanwhile, Lewis Ralston-Kerr and his fianc Ginny are horrified by Ginny's flamboyant mother's determination to sweep aside their desire for a small village wedding and organise a large society affair.

What's more, the Prior's Ford Progress Committee have decided that the traditional village summer festival needs pepping up this year ...