Ep 4. Small Change

Still Game season 7 episode 4, entitled Small Change, follows the exploits of Scottish pensioners Jack and Victor as they navigate their way through their senior years and the challenges that come with it.

The episode begins with Jack and Victor deciding to go on a diet after realizing their waistlines have expanded over the years. They head to the local community center to enroll in a fitness class, but find that it is full. However, a nearby sign advertises a volunteer-run children's home that is in desperate need of donations.

The pair decide that they can kill two birds with one stone by donating their spare change to the children's home and getting some exercise in the process. They set up a bucket outside their local shop and collect donations from the community.

However, as they continue to collect, they realize that some people are more generous than others. They notice a group of wealthy local businessmen who always seem to be in a hurry and only ever drop a couple of coins in the bucket, while a group of young kids happily toss in their pocket money. Jack and Victor become determined to get the businessmen to donate more, and come up with a scheme to guilt-trip them into giving more money.

Meanwhile, Isa, a nosy neighbor of Jack and Victor, becomes suspicious of their sudden interest in the children's home. She decides to investigate, and soon uncovers a shocking secret about the home that threatens to derail Jack and Victor's fundraising efforts.

As the episode unfolds, we see the difficulties that come with growing old, including financial struggles, health issues, and the loss of loved ones. Through it all, Jack and Victor maintain their razor-sharp wit and sense of humor as they tackle the challenges of their golden years.

Small Change is a heartwarming episode that showcases the enduring friendship between two aging Scottish men. It is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of community, no matter what stage of life we find ourselves in.