Hard-working GP Tom Lattimer, in the midst of a divorce, is not exactly pleased when his father announces his own divorce and moves in.
When Tom's mother comes round for drinks and imbibes too much, Tom offers her Toby's bed for the evening, which sets up a most embarrassing situation.
Working hard to reunite his parents, Tom is appalled when Toby brings his attractive young receptionist Madeline home after an evening out at Covent Garden.
Toby has bought a new Rolls-Royce, which he lends Tom when Tom's mini is stolen. But the Latimer men are about to be without transportation: the Rolls is stolen as well.
Tom's suggestion to Toby for a temporary receptionist is not well received. Meanwhile, Toby appears on television to talk about private practice and manages to offend everyone.
When Toby stays out all night long, Tom surmises that he as spent the night with a woman—when in fact Toby had been in hospital, working with a colleague who suffered a heart attack.
Tom's plans for his parents' reconciliation seem on course when Toby invites Angela away for a romantic weekend—but Angela storms home when she learns who sponsored the weekend.
Toby is intent on a romantic assignation with Angela, while Tom hopes to spend quality time with his girl friend. Both their plans are dashed.
After Toby and Tom squabble incessantly over domestic trivia, Tom decides that he can no longer tolerate his father as a flat mate.
Toby and Tom are each having some troubles with their respective practices. Tom is also having problems with the landlord of his surgery—who just happens to be his ex-wife.
Receptionist problems are the theme of the week: Toby threatens to sack Madeline when he learns that she is still seeing Tom.
Toby and Tom disagree constantly on the private and National Health systems. But even Tom must concede that knowing the right people is a decided advantage.
Tom is delighted whenToby resolves to return to his estranged wife Angela. But are Toby's reasons for the reconciliation strictly honorable?
It's not all smooth sailing when Toby's and Angela's reconciliation cruise gets under way; and Tom and Madeline's weekend in the country is also threatened.
Through a mix-up, Toby has missed his cruise with Angela and decides to keep a low profile—but not low enough for Tom's liking.
Toby is looking forward to seeing Angela after her cruise, and Tom is looking forward to returning Wodehouse to her since they are not allowed dogs in the flat. But surprises abound....
Tom has lost his girlfriend. Toby tries to boost his morale (and his bank balance).
Tom's break up with Madeline is giving him sleepless nights. Toby's life suddenly becomes a nightmare for different reasons...
Domestic harmony at Tom's house is threatened by the sudden arrival of a third party.
Toby's forgetfulness causes problems. Tom reluctantly has to ask his father to move out, but this proves less problematic than Tom feared.
Tom's accommodation problems force him to stay at the exclusive Royal Hotel where his father is already residing.
Toby thinks he will be moving back into Tom's flat when the fire-damage is repaired. Tom has other ideas.
Toby's plan to move out of the Royal Hotel is going to cause problems for Tom - until a common foe appears.
Toby is lonely in his new luxury flat and Tom sees this as an ideal time to try and re-unite his mother and father.
Tom gets a chance to buy his old flat at a bargain price, but discovers that the problems of property purchase are many and varied.
Tom is excited about going back to his old flat which, in turn, makes Angela reflect on the implications of Toby now having his own place. But thanks to an old film and an old friend there are surprises for all concerned.
At long last Toby and Angela are reconciled and are enjoying a holiday in Portugal. Tom is busy thinking about his own future with Madeline.
Toby and Angela are still on holiday in Portugal where their reconciliation seems to be working. Meanwhile, back in London, Tom and Madeline are busy fixing a date for their wedding.
Angela's fears that her reconciliation with Toby may not withstand their return to routine domesticity. Her fears prove founded.
Toby begins to realise that Angela's lifestyle has changed while they have been separated. Toby and Angela are, however, united by pleasure in Tom and Madelein's wedding.
Despite a lot of careful planning, the best laid plans of the family start to go wrong.
Circumstances help to remind Tom of the difference between the NHS and private practice. A sudden change in Toby's life has surprising repercussions
Toby's decision to reduce his visits to Harley Street is felt by Angela and Tom.
With the birth of their 1st child only 3 months away, Tom and Madelaine are househunting. Suddenly other well-meaning people become involved!
Toby has problems with one of his patients. Tom can't afford the house he wants and has trouble with an insurance medical - on his own life! The only good news is Tom's new car.
Both Toby and Tom have good reason to keep in with an eminent Peer of the Realm, but nobody could foresee the disasterous outcome - certainly not Lord Plimpton.
Toby has spent weeks writing a special article for a medical journal, but just as he finishes it, it goes missing!
Toby almost finds himself in trouble when he becomes involved in a little deception. Tom has his own problems - with his central heating.
Tom is expecting to be a father at any minute, with Madeline 5 days overdue. Toby has his arm in a sling and can't drive but Felicity comes to the rescue!