A further regular member of the cast is Brigitte, played by Daisy Donovan, who appears in nearly every episode of the series.

Ben soon discovers that his wife Susan (Zoë Wanamaker) has had work done on her teeth by Mel, causing them to argue.

Elder son Nick (Kris Marshall) meets Isabelle (Karine Adrover), a French swimwear model, on the internet.

Nick's previous internet acquaintance – an 'attractive, female, 19-year-old cellist from Prague' – turned out to be a 48-year-old man from Sunderland.

After taking Viagra which Susan found in Nick's pocket, Ben ends up in hospital.

After being given a book by Brigitte about her guru (Dave, who is also a part-time builder) who had a near-death experience which completely changed his life, Ben returns home.