There's another get rich quick scheme brewing courtesy of Del's new contact Arnie - a retired jewellery trader. This ultimately is revealed to be a con, which is reminiscent of 'Cash & Curry' and 'To Hull and Back' in a way, where we and the Trotters are blissfully unaware of the con until it's too late and their money has gone. Only this time, there are more people involved this time including Mike and Trigger along with the Trotter's collective input and Boycie. Like 'To Hull and Back' we get a happy ending and one that leaves them back on top, catching the con artists in the act.
We also get a sense of people's true nature and financial situations. Rodney (as per last episode) wants nothing to do with it - but gets dragged into the car and in a minor way financially to take them over the threshold. Both Trigger and Albert seem desperate for any little benefit they can get - contributing in the hundreds, with Trigger pawning Rene's neckless (without letting her know). Mike manages to put up £1000, with Boycie fronting more than half of the cash £7000 - and is rightfully suspicious and nervous about the deal. Del contributes £4000, Rodney pulls him up on this questioning where this money has come from when from a business perspective they are broke (reminding me of the scene in 'A Losing Streak').
Rodney - £4000?
Del - That's my nest egg!
Rodney - That's more like a bleedin' ostrich egg!
Their personalities also shine through when Arnie's predicament with Mr Stavros is announced. Boycie initially gets carried away
Boycie - If he wants a war, we'll give him one - won't we!
Rodney - Eh?!
Albert - I don't like the sound of that!
Mike - Oh don't worry, Albert, there won't be many naval engagements in this one!
Rodney comes across as forgiving and willing to sell the chains back to Arnie for just a small profit - more concerned for Arnie's wellbeing. Boycie has a more black-and-white view.
Rodney - Stavros is going to give Arnie a bad time, ain't he!
Boycie - I don't care if he redecorates Regents Street with Arnie - this is business!
Del the opportunist spots the way forward straight away but is ultimately falling into Arnie's trap. The restaurant scene brings us chaos as Boycie and Del try to recover the cash and chains after Arnie's supposed heart attack. The commentary from the rest of the consortium in the cars outside is just as funny as the events going on inside.
Albert - Do you get the impression all is not going according to plan?!
Arnie's fatal flaw is his greed in that he tries the deal too frequently in a similar location - he's unfortunate that Denzil's brother is one of his next targets and gets spotted on the job by Rodney, but greed is never likely to pay, especially in this show. The con itself is rightfully described as "beautiful" by Del but they are ultimately able to turn the tables around in the end.
Tomorrow's episode: The Unlucky Winner Is...
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