It's Carol's birthday, and the day she's been dreading as Brenda makes her an offer. Can the good-hearted friends and locals make her birthday party truly one to remember?

The arrival of photographer Phil - Sarah's dad, Carol's ex-husband - wrecks Stan's plans: Sarah is dismayed by Richard and Eva's news: and Community Service newcomer Jason causes a stir.

In which everyone and everything fails to connect - Phil with Sarah, Sarah with Richard and Eva, Stan with Carol, Kieran with the circus clowns, and the cafe itself with the internet as Broadband Barry struggles with the router.