Vivienne finds herself defending her husband Jared when an interviewer calls him a kept man. Jared sets out to prove himself useful to Vivienne both at home and professionally with varying success. Vivienne has an epiphany thanks to producer Helena's uncontrollable temper.

The Vivienne Vyle show is nominated for a TV Pick Award and everyone on the team except Vivienne is confident of success. Vivienne's arch rival Chris Connor continues to have an extraordinary rapport with his audience that guarantees him a win every year - could the Ice Queen really conquer his territory?

The shock of winning a TV award sends Vivienne into a downward spiral. She seems to be suffering from a mystery illness, and can't leave her apartment. The Vivienne Vyle Show's psychologist, Dr Jonathan Fowler, talks her through her symptoms.