Episode 1: Communications Problems
A nearly deaf and very difficult Mrs Richards arrives at the hotel.When she loses a large sum of money, she demands that the police be called. Basil, meanwhile, is doing his best to hide his gambling winnings from a disapproving Sybil. Guest star Joan Sanderson as Mrs Richards
Episode 2: The Psychiatrist
Basil is certain one of the guests has smuggled a girl into his room and sets out to investigate. Instead, he is caught by Sybil in a compromising situation with a pretty Australian girl."There's enough material here for an entire conference," says the psychiatrist, observing the hotel manager's antics.
Guest stars Nicky Henson as Mr Johnson, Luan Peters as Raylene Miles, Basil Henson and Elspeth Gray as Dr & Mrs AbbottEpisode 3: Waldorf Salad
An American guest pays Basil to keep the kitchen open late, but the chef has left for the day. Basil steps in, but he meets his Waterloo when the guest requests a Waldorf Salad.
Guest stars Bruce Boa and Claire Nielson as Mr & Mrs HamiltonEpisode 4: The Kipper and the Corpse
Chaos reigns as one of the guests – with total disregard for Basil's blood pressure – is found dead in bed. Doubtless the kippers (which should have been thrown out weeks ago) were responsible. Basil attempts to conceal the body, but reckons without Miss Tibbs.
Guest stars Geoffrey Palmer (As Time Goes By) as Dr PriceEpisode 5: Anniversary
After an ear-bashing last year, Basil has actually remembered their wedding anniversary. Sybil has no idea he has planned a surprise party and invited all their friends. She thinks he has forgotten again, and storms off to play golf. When the guests arrive, Polly has to impersonate Sybil, who according to Basil is ill in bed.
Guest stars Ken Campbell as Roger, Una Stubbs as Alice, Robert Arnold as Arthur, Pat Keen as Virginia, Roger Hume as Reg, Denyse Alexander as Kitty, Christine Shaw as Audrey.