Staged

Whilst appearing on a chat show discussing a year in lockdown Michael and David are pained to discover someone they respect is not a fan of their work. David's plans to go to work and Michael's plans to visit a friend abroad are both scuppered.

David and Michael are dismayed to learn who will be carrying on without them, and find out how well Simon is doing without them.

David and Michael spot an opportunity to sabotage the show; David is deflated to discover how people feel about him, while Michael is overjoyed to discover how people feel about him; Anna and Georgia consider their options.

There is fallout from how David and Michael have behaved, and they try to establish who has more value; Georgia, Anna and Lucy discuss a charity evening in which they are due to perform.

The boys are frustrated with new potential cast members; Simon tries to keep the ship steady; Georgia marshals her charity team.

Simon hears desperate news from Georgia, via Lucy, and tries once more to get David and Michael to work together.

David and Michael discover that the studio has cast two actors and are upset, as they each have a history with the actor taking their place.

Accepting their fate, the guys prepare to leave their homes; David is finally due back at work; Michael thinks he can get to New York.