Philip Lester has yet another job application refused,due to a decades old conviction for soliciting,which he has kept from his wife Jane. After he has attempted suicide Mandy discovers that he can have the conviction overturned and also persuades him to be honest with Jane,who is understanding. Howard learns that,facing a cash flow problem,the local hospital will be under-cutting the Mill for the use of the echo-machine and gives an impassioned speech to ensure the surgery gets the contract. Meanwhile Heston has a heart to heart with Mrs Tembe and proposes a platonic weekend in the country together.
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