While at a Monaco resort, Rodney feels guilty about not taking Uncle Albert with them, but Del reminds him that he is happily co-habiting with Elsie Partridge in Weston-super-Mare.
Later, Del learns that the Central American stock market has crashed, meaning the Trotters have lost all of their money.
As he is entering a courtroom, Del explains that Mike is now in prison for embezzlement, and that he and Rodney lost their country estate and penthouse apartment, which were seized by the Inland Revenue to pay off their debts.
The situation is hopeless, but Del is optimistic about his chances of earning the required money, and announces that he will reform Trotters Independent Traders.
After he eventually returns, Del gets a phone call from the producer, telling them that he got the final question right, and will be given his prize money as well as another go on the show.
However, Del thinks that it is Mickey Pearce prank calling them again and tells him to give all the prize money to charity.