Eddie's birthday has arrived, but he's rather put out to find that Harold (Macmillan, naturally) hasn't sent him a card. Not until Bill turns up, that is.

Eddie takes a crate of bananas that belong to Bill. While he is eating a banana, a giant tarantula comes out of the crate. It is a clockwork spider, but Eddie tells everyone he is dying from a bite. They all know better.

Joan's feeling frustrated with the routine of her life and Eddie's demands. Meanwhlie, Bill sets up a few challenges of intellect and ability for Eddie, following an argument over who's paying for a round...