As the strike at the factory continues, money in the Easmon household is tight, so Agnes begins to work for the local council. But her first job in the UK as a working mum proves to be a bit of an eye opener.

Valentine has a job delivering paper in Southend. Bagpipes joins him on the road trip as both men share their love of the UK until the bubble is burst.

Kobna also contributes to the household income by getting a Saturday job at Don's garage and very soon he starts to behave much older than his years.