When Simon starts taking an interest in birds, booze and motorbikes, David advises Sally to stop mollycoddling him and let him get on with learning about life the hard way. But he finds that his methods are harder to practice than to preach!

The Redways bid goodbye to their crotchety old neighbour Mr Turnbull, but when they see a brass band enthusiast show an interest in the house they start to feel nostalgic...

In an effort to make the new neighbours feel welcome, Sally organises a few drinks - but the best laid plans of mice and mums don't always pay off!