Yvonne becomes irritated with Gary and attends an Open University event in Huddersfield. Meanwhile, Gary persuades Ron to forge him the correct World War II identity papers, in exchange for a trip back to 1940.

Wanting to improve their marriage, Yvonne decides to share an interest with Gary. Meanwhile, Gary is distracted by an article in the paper concerning Phoebe Sparrow. Worrying that Phoebe will be waiting for him forever, he goes back to 1940 to end their relationship, telling Yvonne that he's going to a football match in Lithuania with Ron.

Ron tries to convince Gary to deal in the1940 stock market, in order to make lots of money in 1993. PC Deadman brings news of the King's visit to East London. Gary takes Phoebe for a meal at the Savoy to say goodbye, and secretly books the Imperial Suite.