Jennifer receives a comeuppance, Ian is more enthusiastic about surrogacy than Adam and there is confusion over Cecil Jackson’s win of the Freda Fry Memorial Cup.

Radio Times: Ian wants to forge ahead, and who will win Best in Show?

Characters: Adam, Bert, Ian, Jennifer, Joe, Lexi, Roy

• Joe is bemused by Jennifer’s entry in the Flower and Produce Show: Apricot frangipane tart with almond pastry. Joe seems relieved when Bert comes and they discuss their fruit and veg entries. Both are a bit worried about Cecil Jackson, though, whose entries are very fine this year. They repeat the story that Cecil is mortally ill and Bert and Joe have held back in a few categories to give Cecil a win in his last year on earth. Lexi arrives with her banitsa, a Bulgarian pastry. Jennifer sniffily inquires as to what it is and Lexi enthuses that it is her mother’s recipe. Bert and Joe are much more interested in her creation than in Jennifer. Jennifer comments it is very brave of Lexi to bring it and she suggests dismissively that Lexi place her banitsa in the back. Bert asks if Lexi is hoping to win a prize; Jennifer snorts and Lexi hesitates and answers, maybe. Jennifer tells her that she mustn’t be disappointed since it is her first try and it is the taking part that is important; the pastry also looks shop bought, perhaps? Lexi answers that it is all home-made. Since Roy and Bert continue to praise Lexi’s entry, Jennifer finds an excuse to leave. Bert tells Lexi to take no notice of Jennifer; he finds her banitsa as pretty as the cook.
• Ian takes time out from his judging to fill in Adam on what he has learned from the surrogacy website. Adam is a bit alarmed to find that Ian has read more since breakfast. Not only has Ian learned a lot but there are surrogacy informational events. Ian wants to sign up to attend the next one but Adam seems to want time to do more research.
• Lexi has a laugh with Roy and they flirt while eating an ice cream. Roy comments he is having such a good time since he isn’t alone. Lexi is momentarily saddened but seems determined to focus on the present.
• Bert and Joe celebrate George’s win in the Children’s Division for his tomatoes. Jennifer interrupts their conversation to announce that Cecil Jackson has swept the board and won in almost every division; he is certain to win the cup. Joe grumbles that he could have won several of the categories and he hopes others will do the same for him when his time comes. Bert compliments Jennifer on her win with her roses but she sighs heavily. She had a great disappointment with her frangipane. Unfortunately, Ian is passing by and Jennifer corners him to ask about the pudding judging. Ian enthuses that all the recipes were so wonderful this year. Ian tells Lexi she won first prize this year. Apparently, the banitsa has won first prize while Jennifer’s tart receives no mention. Bert pointedly reminds Jennifer that it is the taking part that is important. Lexi is so happy she kisses Roy who is flustered.
• Jennifer catches up with Adam but she isn’t staying for the presentations since she is still disgruntled from her frangipane disappointment. Adam says he knows what it is like to be on the losing side; the cricket yesterday was a wash. Jennifer asks about the adoption but Adam tells her to ask Ian.
• Cecil Jackson has won the Freda Fry Memorial Cup for Best in Show but Ian has more exciting news for Adam. A couple who have had a successful surrogacy experience has invited Ian and Adam to their daughter’s third birthday party. People from the surrogacy organization will be there as well as some other couples who have had children through surrogacy. The party is this week. Before Adam can reply, Bert and Joe wander up and learn from Ian about Cecil Jackson. They are shocked to see Cecil dance and run a victory lap. Ian informs them that Cecil isn’t ill; he is going on a trekking trip with his daughter to the Himalayas. The ‘illness’ was simply a reaction to his vaccinations. Bert and Joe blame each other for the mistake and Joe begins to cough and claim this was his last chance to win that cup.