When Helen takes the children to Cornwall for a holiday, Gordon is left at home on his own - during energy conservation week at the leisure centre.

Whitbury Leisure Centre is closing its doors early to the public so that the staff can attend the Southern Area Leisure Centres Staff Gala Ball. It promises to be a glittering occasion for both staff and "partners", but getting a partner seems to be where the problems begin for everyone, including Brittas.

Brittas has spent days devising a board game for his "plan for the future" fortnight and expects the staff to join in with gusto.