Richard loses control of his company when his main supporter, Audrey's rich uncle, dies suddenly, and Richard is forced to sell most of his assets, including Grantleigh Manor.
The stockholders of Richard's company conspire to throw him off the board of directors, and Audrey asks her rich uncle to help him fight off the threat.
Richard must get Audrey to agree to pose as his wife for a weekend so he can fend off the amorous attentions of a cosmetics businesswoman who has decided to visit the estate.
Audrey starts a business selling honey. A rare bee-eating bird spotted by Marjorie brings lots of people to the village. Audrey sees this as an ideal opportunity to sell her honey.
A repair bill for Audrey's Rolls-Royce finally convinces her to revert to four-legged horsepower.