Edwin is living in the past and trying to work out where he went wrong. Sefton attempts to get closer to Tony. David comes back from London and Edwin gives him a chance in the Works. John and Margaret decide to try and make a success of their marriage and Edwin helps them by giving them the deeds to the Ashton house. Doris has her baby and Freda and Ian accept the fact that they can't have a family. The final episode ends with Edwin and Sefton listening to King George's post victory Christmas speech.