S1 E1 ∙ Welcome to Bayview ∙
In the very first episode of the popular sitcom, new boy Tom makes quite an impact on staff and guests at Bayview when he decides to go on hunger strike.
Tom Ballard takes on the Bayview management in protest against the revolting food.
Diana and Tom take off to Brighton for the day without informing the staff.
Diana is hired by the management to cheer up the depressed Tom.
The management threatens Diana with expulsion from the home.
The retired residents attempt to prevent Greta from usurping Jane as matron of the home.
Harvey attempts to have Tom and Diana certified insane.
Diana barracks Councillor Ferguson who hopes to win the election with the OAP vote.