Mr Rumbold is taken ill because of food poisoning and Young Mr Grace appoints Mrs Slocombe to take his place temporarily. Clearly relishing her new role, Mrs Slocombe holes up in Mr Rumbold's office, descending to the commoners only to flaunt her executive status. However, when sales in the Ladies' Department begin to skyrocket in her absence, Mrs Slocombe fears that she'll be given the boot once Mr Rumbold gets back. A homemade meringue in Mr Rumbold's desk, however, changes everything. Guest starring Avril Angers and Gorden Kaye.
