On the Up - Season 3 (1992)

Ruth has moved back in and decides to throw a fancy dress party,an idea which meets with general approval. However Tony then discovers that he is meant to be playing in a Pro-Am golf tournament in Ireland on that day. Ruth agrees to cancel the party but Tony,not wanting her to act the martyr,agrees to cancel the golf tournament instead. They settle for a romantic evening in front of the fire as opposed to the other options. Unfortunately Maggie has forgotten to notify the guests that the party is off and brightly-costumed people enter the house.

Dawn is a regular visitor to Tony's house as Maggie is helping her pass her English exams but Maggie cannot resist telling Ruth that Dawn and Tony have gone fishing together. As a result Ruth spitefully tries to sack Maggie,causing Sam and Mrs Wembley to walk out. However Tony reinstates all of them and Ruth returns to London defeated. Maggie is nonetheless taking a holiday to visit her folks so Mrs Wembley suggests Dawn improve her social skills by acting as Tony's temporary secretary.

Dawn arrives to become Tony's secretary in Maggie's absence but unfortunately she has no typing or computer skills. When half Tony's drivers go down with flu though Dawn,Sam and Tony take their places,leaving a confused Mrs Wembley in the office with Tony's mum. At least Tony gets a welcome fare in Jane,who agrees to another date whilst Sam comes to defend Mrs Wembley against a rude gardener.