Beth and Eric think that their son Ian is taking them out for a 30th wedding anniversary dinner, but instead find that Ian and his boyfriend Gordon have arranged for a surprise party at their house with all of their neighbours.

After an emotional funeral for his father, Colin and Cathy have the neighbours round. As the drink flows Colin reminisces about his dad but Cathy tries to turn the evening into a party with inappropriate music and games.

Beth and Cathy do their good deed for the day, dropping Elaine off at the hospital. Beth and Eric return later with everything Elaine has asked for only to find the operation has been postponed - prolonging everyone's suffering.

Gordon's parents Graham and Sandra visit Scotland from Yorkshire and Ian and Gordon bring them to Latimer Crescent to meet Beth and Eric. The neighbours advise them what to see in Scotland and everything goes well until sport is mentioned.

New residents Alan and Michelle take refuge at Beth and Eric's house while their own home is being redecorated. Michelle is determined not to be a nuisance but overly helpful neighbours keep bringing her food.

Michelle and Alan are preparing for a housewarming party at their newly redecorated home. Cathy is far from complimentary about the couple's new-look house and is further annoyed by the arrival of Michelle's friend Louise.