Compo, Cleggy and Blamire take a trip to the barbers, then they head for Sid's cafe, where Sid and Ivy are in another battle, and Compo has lost something precious.
Foggy invents "bicycle police."
Cupid's arrow targets Truly when a blast from his past returns with amorous intentions.
Truly spots a bottle with a message inside floating down the river, and decides to catch it - so enlists the help of Clegg, Billy and Alvin to follow its elusive course and eventually read the mysterious contents.
The arrival of Clegg's cousin threatens to spell the end of the gang's gentle walks, and they resolve to get rid of him. Aubrey finds he can still beat Billy and Alvin cycling up hills, but discovers his own weakness.
Truly's plans to rescue Howard from his bedroom are given a boost when Auntie Wainwright puts some lightweight scaffolding up for sale - ideal for springing someone imprisoned on an upper floor.
Billy promises the gang a perfect barbecue in the great outdoors - without a newfangled portable contraption - and takes Clegg, Truly, Alvin and Entwistle into the Dales. He knows the ideal spot - if he can just remember how to find it.
Nora Batty spots Alvin with a mystery woman, and convinces herself that the couple are becoming close after some devious work by the elderly Lothario and a blushing Billy. Pearl spots a lonely hearts advertisement that she is sure is from Howard.
After recruitment for his Merry Men hits an all-time low, a letter from an enthusiast with excellent credentials gets Billy excited again, and he organises a committee to greet the newest member.
Lenny hears a voice from above, and decides he must wait patiently for more information, leaving the gang to make sure he is well-equipped to receive messages.
Clegg takes care of a friendly dog for the day, but when Truly, Billy and Alvin visit, the canine ferociously guards his new minder's house, leaving the gang to spend a day on the doorstep thinking up ambitious plans to negotiate their entry.
After concluding she needs a new means of transport, Auntie Wainwright sends Tom and Smiler on a mission to collect her new vehicle - but it doesn't quite live up to their expectations.
Doggy Wilkinson is marrying for the second time and he is disappointed when his second stag night party isn't as eventful as the first one he enjoyed many years ago.
When Alvi, Clegg and Truly start a rumour a popular woodland area becomes believed to be a haunted area.
Howard buys himself a second hand car at a bargain price. He is not expecting the attention it gets though from one of the locals.
Howard finds himself in a spot of bother after arranging to take both Pearl and Marina out at the same time. However he decides to attempt to attend both dates.
Truly, Alvin and Clegg help Kevin when he is convinced that aliens have landed in the area.
Howard finds it difficult to keep his new bike hidden from Pearl. With Clegg helping him he finds his problems increasing.
Dressed as a crow Alvin finds it impossible to travell in a crow fly direction. Howard though sees being completely dressed as a crow a great opportunity.
Smiler is the world's worst dancer but Truly decides to help him catch the woman of his dreams.
Truly makes matters worse for Howard after he bumps into a former girlfriend.
When Sinclair believes that a curse has been put on him, Truly, Entwistle and Alvin try to lift it off him.
When Barry's neighbour out does him in physical activities he becomes despondent. Barry discovers though that he may have the advantage when it comes to karate.
Howard attempts to change his his appearance so that he can fool Pearl. Not everything goes to plan though.
Barry takes a retired vicar out on a day trip.
A former jewel thief who tells Marina and Davenport about his past adventures in the South of France. Aunty Wainwright finds an old safe that she cant get into and wants the jewel thief to crack it open for her.
Lance attempts to convince his wife that Elvis is still alive and Alvin and Entwistle decide to help him make it look like it is true.
An old friend of Alvin's shows up in the village and ends up making Howard's life even more complicated.
Barry decides to help his neighbour get a girlfriend.
Howard finds out that there can be better ways than using his mobile phone to contact other nature lovers.
Mervyn develops feelings for the girl working at the pizza takeaway but is too scared to tell her how he feels. When Entwistle and Alvin attempt to get them together not everything goes to plan.
Clegg and Truly remember the life of Compo 10 years on from his death.
Lenny is decides that he wants a future in showbusiness as an escapologist.
Truly finds out that the person who has moved in next door has links to MI5.
Hobbo attempts to help Morton when he discovers that he is depressed. Barry isn't happy when he finds out that Toby is planning to move in next door.
Hobbo is determined to find the woman who gave birth to him. Marina shows up at Harold's house when she thinks he is interested in another woman.
Hobbo attempts to get proof that Nelly is the woman who gave birth to him and turns to Harold for help.
Marina makes a play for Hobbo. Whilst doing some exercises Hobbo's neck locks.
When Pearl goes out on a daily basis with Nelly and refuses to tell him where she is going, Howard is worried. Hobbo decides to help find out what is going on.
Hobbo decides that Norris would be the perfect husband for Stella after When Clegg and Truly tell him that he is on the market again. Ivy warns Stella after she hears Hobbo, Alvin and Entwistle discussing their idea.
Hobbo tries to help Randolph by giving him tips on how he can impress Stella.
Toby starts to realise that life was better with his ex wife than it is now. Hobbo decides to try and help him get back together with her.
Howard listens in as Nelly visits with Pearl so that Hobbo can find out more about his supposed mother. When they find out what Howard is up to, Pearl and Nelly make up a story about Hobbo's supposed father. Hobbo decides to dress like the father they described and ends up getting himself arrested.
When Old Heptonstall needs help Hobbo, Alvin and Entwistle decide to put themselves forward. He needs their help in burying an old friend but things don't go to plan.
Hobbo and his friends attempt to help Toby win back the affections of his ex-wife. Glenda decides to try and help Morton find a woman. Howard goes into the library to let Marina know that there is a problem with their bike ride that afternoon, his wife is going out too. PC Cooper and PC Walsh test out a new in-car fryer.
After Pearl throws Howard out he goes to Clegg's for sympathy but his moans just end up falling on deaf ears. Pearl informs Nelly that she is going to sort out Howard once and for all. When Glenda decides that Barry and herself are over weight she decides that something must be done about the problem before Gloria's wedding.
Howard remains homeless and Hobbo decides that he needs to show Pearl who's boss. Hobbo wants Howard to remind Pearl of the good times that they have shared. Marina helps Miss Davenport improve her appearance and she then decides to seize the moment with Mr Waddle.
Howard's friends attempt to convince Pearl that Howard has become a tramp as they try to get her to take him back. Toby's attempt to win Monica back are ruined by a dog. Marina decides on a change of image.
Howard decides to try and find out if Pearl still loves him and asks Hobbo to give her a peck on the cheek from him. He becomes even more despondent though when he witnesses Pearl giving him a passionate kiss back. Glenda decides to send Barry off to paint a landscape in an effort to take his mind off food.
Everyone preapres ready for the wedding which prompts Howard and Pearl to look back at their relationship. Alvin flirts with Stella. Toby attempts to improve his image as he tries to win back Monica. Clegg thinks that he's forgotten something important.