Richard has been forced into retirement before his time. His only regret is that Hyacinth already has a carefully mapped-out future for him.

Hyacinth persuaded Richard to accompany her into the countryside, driven by the hope of discovering remnants of a settlement from the Iron Age.

A weekend at her sister Violet's cottage offers Hyacinth an opportunity for a bit of upward mobility, a chance to navigate the currents of society's hierarchy.

Hyacinth visited the travel agent, seeking out brochures promising a luxurious escape. Afterward, Onslow resolved to take Richard under his wing, determined to instruct him in the art of enjoying life.

Hyacinth determined that Richard needed a new pursuit, and so she insisted he take up the camera his employer had gifted him upon retirement.

He left abruptly, drawn to the allure of the Foreign Legion. Hyacinth and Richard, with some effort, located him, only to witness his escape. His subsequent antics culminated in a disruptive outburst at an art gallery – the very gallery whe…

Hyacinth and Richard spent the weekend aboard a yacht.