Alf is still sort of engaged to Mrs Hollingbery although she left him standing at the altar. Alf is upset by a blocked drain, Michael, the car alarm and the road drill.

Alf decides to become one of Mrs Thatcher's entrepreneurs. He enlists Michael's support in a car parking scheme on match day and starts a paper round.

Alf is suffering from problems of old age. Just cutting his toenails turns into a major operation. The only joy in his day is when he hears about the discomfort of others.

Alf is worried about Mrs Hollingbery's bad leg, but not out of tender feelings towards her, rather that her leg prevents her cooking and cleaning for him.

Alf is forced by Mrs Hollingbery to move her wardrobe, but discovers a compartment in the wardrobe containing a briefcase full of banknotes.

Alf is now a rich man and sees life in a new way. The bank manager is curious as to how Alf acquired his money. Alf enters a private hospital to spend all his money before he dies.

Alf enjoys his new-found wealth and indulges in some of his hobbies: eating, drinking and looking after himself! In between, he tries to resist Min's amorous advances and foil the bank manager.