Life is better for the Grundys but worse for Sid

Radio Times: Clarrie welcomes an old friend.

Eddie and Joe are grumbling in the Bull about the works being put in place to Grange Farm – its an affront to their skills. Bert joins them to complain about the Brookfield consultant, another opportunity for Eddie to sell compost (or not).
Sid and Jolene are still concerned about the settlement and Caroline hasn’t responded. Jolene thinks its only a matter of time. Later, Sid returns from a meeting with his solicitor. Apparently Kathy won’t budge on the maintenance. She wants her income to be assessed as that of a part time shop assistant, not the teacher she was and could still be. Jolene thinks the only answer is to give her time.
Eddie nearly discovers Pat and Tony and the house warming surprise. But Eddie only wants to borrow more equipment – he claims he will do the maintenance in return.
Clarrie and Joe are enjoying a bonfire and the autumn weather. Eddie has brought the rest of their things from Grange Farm. They all agree that things are starting to look up … as the doorbell rings. (Which Clarrie gleefully answers – she’s still enjoying the novelty|) It’s Pat and Tony – they’ve brought back Jethro’s sideboard. It had been bought by Lynda at the auction. Everyone had chipped in – the village had wanted to welcome them home.

Scriptwriter: Nawal Gadalla