Right Ho, Jeeves recap

Bertie Wooster decides to solve two romantic disputes without Jeeves: shy newt-fancier Gussie Fink-Nottle cannot propose to Madeline Bassett, while Tuppy Glossop and Bertie's cousin Angela have quarreled. At Brinkley Court, Bertie's amateur psychology produces mistaken declarations, hunger campaigns, and a perilous understanding that Bertie will marry Madeline if Gussie disappoints her. Gussie, accidentally fortified with alcohol before presenting school prizes, gives a disastrous public speech and loses Madeline's approval. Further schemes disrupt the household and threaten Aunt Dahlia with the departure of her cherished chef, Anatole. Once Bertie finally accepts help, Jeeves arranges reconciliations for both couples, secures Anatole's position, and releases Bertie from Madeline's conditional claim. Bertie concedes that Jeeves has won their contest of judgment and abandons the white mess jacket that began their disagreement.

Bertie Wooster is a well-meaning bachelor whose money and social connections repeatedly draw him into the problems of friends and formidable relatives. His valet, Jeeves, combines wide knowledge with a gift for quiet manipulation and has often rescued Bertie from unwanted engagements and failed schemes. Bertie appreciates the rescues but remains eager to prove that his own judgment can equal Jeeves's. Aunt Dahlia Travers is among Bertie's favorite relatives, though her requests are seldom optional. Tuppy Glossop is both Bertie's friend and a recurring source of friction.

Bertie returns from Cannes wearing a white mess jacket that Jeeves strongly dislikes, opening an unusual breach between master and valet. Bertie then learns that his timid friend Gussie Fink-Nottle is in love with Madeline Bassett but is unable to propose. Confident in his own grasp of psychology, Bertie rejects Jeeves's proposed approach and takes charge himself. Aunt Dahlia also summons him to Brinkley Court, where she expects him to present the prizes at Market Snodsbury Grammar School. A second romantic problem emerges: Angela Travers and Tuppy Glossop have quarreled after Tuppy made an insulting comparison involving Angela's appetite. Bertie sees both disputes as opportunities to demonstrate that he can arrange lives as effectively as Jeeves.

At Brinkley Court, Bertie tries to speak to Madeline on Gussie's behalf. His indirect approach goes wrong when Madeline concludes that Bertie himself is in love with her. She gently explains that she cares for Gussie, but leaves Bertie with the alarming understanding that she may accept him if Gussie proves unworthy. Gussie remains too nervous to act naturally, while Angela and Tuppy maintain their separation. Bertie continues to prescribe emotional shocks and jealousy as cures, despite the fact that those involved do not respond as his theory predicts. Jeeves offers limited assistance but does not take responsibility for a campaign Bertie insists on directing.

Bertie's efforts to reconcile Angela and Tuppy revolve around making each believe the other is suffering, but pride and misunderstanding turn the tactic into a contest of wills. Food becomes part of the scheme, a particularly serious matter in a house where Anatole's cooking is prized. Gussie does at last move closer to Madeline, yet his dependence on Bertie's coaching makes the situation unstable. Bertie is now entangled in every dispute: if Gussie's courtship fails, Madeline may turn to him, while Aunt Dahlia holds him responsible for restoring harmony and fulfilling the prize-day obligation he never wanted.

Before the school prize-giving, Gussie consumes far more alcohol than intended. Instead of remaining a silent observer while Bertie speaks, he takes the platform himself and delivers an uninhibited address that mocks the dignitaries, criticizes the prize winners, and exposes private feelings. The occasion becomes a public disaster. Madeline is appalled by his behavior and withdraws from him, activating Bertie's fear that she will regard him as her alternative. The romantic problems that Bertie meant to solve are now worse, and the disorder also spreads through Brinkley Court as hungry and agitated guests act on his increasingly desperate advice.

Late-night maneuvers and misunderstandings around the household offend Anatole, who threatens to leave Brinkley Court. Aunt Dahlia faces the loss of the chef on whom much of her domestic happiness depends, Gussie and Madeline are estranged, Angela and Tuppy remain at odds, and Bertie is in danger of being taken seriously as Madeline's reserve husband. Bertie finally abandons his claim to manage the crisis alone and lets Jeeves direct the conclusion. Jeeves brings Gussie and Madeline back together, helps Angela and Tuppy reconcile, and removes the threat of Anatole's departure. With Madeline safely engaged to Gussie, Bertie is free. He admits Jeeves's superior judgment and gives way over the white mess jacket; the offending garment is subsequently destroyed, leaving their familiar partnership restored.

After Bertie's independent schemes have left the couples divided and Brinkley Court in turmoil, Jeeves resumes control. He guides events so that Gussie and Madeline become reconciled and renew their engagement, while Angela and Tuppy also make peace. The threat that Anatole will leave the Travers household is removed, saving Aunt Dahlia from losing her prized chef. These settlements also free Bertie from Madeline's belief that she must marry him if Gussie fails her. Bertie recognizes that his attempt to demonstrate superior judgment has instead proved Jeeves's indispensability. He yields on their private dispute and agrees to give up the white mess jacket Jeeves dislikes. The jacket is then destroyed while supposedly being pressed, completing Jeeves's quiet victory as Bertie returns to his customary dependence on his valet's advice.