Betty Crossland Julian's mother remonstrates with her son about his past misdemeanors as he gets ready to give his talk to the Woman's institute.
Becky Starberge receives a lecture from her mother about going out on the Jewish Sabbath, wanting to know why she has not continued her relationship with the Jewish lawyer, and eager for her to find a nice jewish man to marry.
Running late to hear Julian Crossland speak at the Borehamwood community Hall, Becky accidentally slips on the floor on entering the auditorium.
Fiona Wilson introduces Julian as Julia Crossover which Julian corrects her. As Julian delivers his speech. Becky listens intently to him talk on Business consultancy, bemused by his looks.
In the kitchen after the talk Becky causes a slight accident when she spills coffee over him, the impact causes Julian to choke on the apple strudel made by Daphne Wiseman.
Later outside the hall Becky is upset that her car is not where she thought she left it, Julian offers her a lift home and accepting an invitation to have a coffee in her Mother's house.
Julian asks to use the bathroom and is confronted by Becky's mother Stella who banishing her walking stick causes Julian to fall down the stairs.
The police arrive to inform Becky they have recovered her car Later the Doctor arrives and he has brought the wrong case with him the case that contains his DIY tools. After examining Julian he advises him not to leave the house.
Becky's mother Stella is upset that Julian has to stay in her house overnight so as not to damage his back any further.
In the morning Becky knocks Julian's phone on the floor and as they both bend down to retrieve it they pause to look at each other and a kiss looks likely until Stella pulls Becky away.
This is how the pilot episode finishes.