You Rang, M'Lord?

The staff learn that the Prime Minister is scheduled to attend a dinner at the mill, but Alf is indifferent, being preoccupied with Lady Lavender. At the same time, Teddy’s flirtations with the factory girls trigger a mass walk‑out among the workers.

is a television episode that forms part of the series Trouble at Mill. The programme is presented as a single instalment rather than a full series, and it falls squarely within the comedy‑drama genre, delivering a snapshot of life in a bustling factory setting. The central storyline kicks off when the workforce discovers that the Prime Minister is scheduled to attend a dinner at the mill. While the news should stir excitement, Alf remains indifferent, preoccupied with his ongoing courtship of Lady Lavender and showing little interest in the political visitor. At the same time, Teddy’s light‑hearted flirtations with several of the factory girls spark a collective response, prompting the women to stage a mass walk‑out in protest of his advances. These parallel threads create a lively contrast: on one side, the prospect of a high‑profile guest that could bring prestige to the mill, and on the other, the everyday interpersonal dynamics that threaten to derail the event. Alf’s disregard for the Prime Minister’s visit underscores his personal priorities, while Teddy’s behaviour highlights the fragile balance between workplace camaraderie and personal boundaries. By the episode’s end, the audience is left with a clear picture of how a single political engagement can be eclipsed by the very human concerns of those who run the mill, turning what should have been a celebratory dinner into a moment of unexpected disruption.