You Rang, M'Lord?

Alf hides some of the money inside an antique vase, hoping it will remain undiscovered. However, Lord Meldrum later donates that very vase to the well‑known Bishop’s public auction for Distressed Gentlewomen, inadvertently placing the significant hidden cash in jeopardy.

The Meldrum Vases is a self‑contained episode of a television programme, classified simply as a programme and falling within the episode genre. It forms part of a larger series that follows the quirky dealings of its characters, presenting a compact narrative that can be enjoyed in a single sitting. In this particular instalment, the character Alf decides to hide a portion of cash inside an old, ornamental vase. His intention is to keep the money out of sight, using the antique container as a makeshift safe. However, his plan goes awry when Lord Meldrum, unaware of the hidden funds, chooses to donate the very vase to an upcoming charity event. The item is offered at the Bishop’s auction, which has been organised specifically for the benefit of Distressed Gentlewomen. The episode therefore hinges on the unintended consequences of Alf’s secretive stash and Lord Meldrum’s charitable gesture. The antique vase, once a covert repository for money, becomes a public auction piece, linking the two characters through an unexpected turn of events. This concise plot underscores the show's penchant for situational irony, with the concealed wealth inadvertently entering a charitable sale aimed at helping those in need.