Alistair wins the Single Wicket competition but Sid declares the result a travesty.

Radio Times: Perfect pressie for Nigel.

Characters: Adam, Alistair, David, Elizabeth, Julia, Nigel, Phil, Shula, Sid

• The arrangements for Nigel’s birthday are going well; Kathy has excelled with a hedgehog cake, Julia has offered to teach the twins music-hall songs (though Lizzie has vetoed the choice) and Lizzie has a special surprise for the birthday boy. It’s a tandem, hired for the afternoon.
• At the Single Wicket competition, Sid is not happy with some of the umpire’s decisions and makes sure everyone knows it.
• The tandem ride is a test of Lizzie’s fitness, though Nigel waxes lyrical about the similarities between a good marriage and tandem riding. She’s relieved when they reach Nigel’s surprise picnic at Miller’s Pool. Iced champagne, strawberries and cream, delivered by Titcomb make it the perfect celebration.
• Sid is furious when Phil gives Adam out and Alistair is the winner of the Single Wicket trophy.
• Enjoying the evening sunshine and full of champagne, Nigel suggests a romantic skinny-dip in the pool. Just as they are about to take advantage of their seclusion, Titcomb arrives to drive them, and the tandem, home.