Three hypochondriacs Roy Figgis, Norman Binns and Archie Glover are put together in same ward of NHS hospital, where they try hard to keep occupied while the doctors can figure out what is wrong with them.
Shah of Iran had to flee his country and seeks refuge in Europe. Americans and Soviets see this as opportunity to put their cunning plans into action. Their plots can start the nuclear war.
Excentric billionaire Twiggy Rathbone becomes new owner of The Crucible, a dull, but very professional newspaper. He plans to switch it into a tabloid, but to keep up the appearances he keeps the old editor Harold Stringer.
