Eddie decides to seek his fortune in London when he can't find work locally. Ray refuses to asks Annie for the deposit back. Hilda decides she wants the living room decorated. Eddie promises to get Stan half-price wallpaper from a mate. Hilda is suspicious until she sees the wallpaper. Deirdre refuses to go to the party so Ray turns it into a stag night. Behind his back, Deirdre asks for the deposit back. Betty gives it to her in Annie's absence. Eddie offers to help the Ogdens decorate. In return Hilda takes him in as a lodger. Blanche phones and tells Deirdre that she'll pay for the party and they can have it in her part of the house. Hilda discovers half the paper is faded and they can't get any more.