At pub landlord Laurie Nichols' funeral his clumsy, down-trodden son Stephen - whose refurbishment of the pub is not well-received - is perplexed by the arrival of much-travelled, charismatic Andrew Donnelly, who claims to be one of the many children Laurie and his wife Ellen fostered over thirty years ago. Andrew has only happy memories of their childhood but Stephen cannot even recall him and his frustration is heightened not only by the rapturous welcome his sister Cass and Ellen give Andrew but the presence of an ailing dog with which he has been saddled by a mystery woman and which needs an expensive operation. Written by don @ minifie-1

The sibling rivalry ramps up a gear as Stephen's ex (and the family lawyer) Alison reveals the contents of Laurie's will. The pub is in debt, Andrew has been left a share in the business and Ellen decides to join the church.

Footfall is down at the pub, Andrew enlists the help of Cass to sex up the place and attract a new, younger clientele by getting rid of Stephen's refurb. As the glowing TripAdvisor reviews flood in Stephen's suspicions grow.

The foster-brothers are visiting the pub's suppliers and spreading news of Laurie's death. In trying to help Stephen get over Alison, Andrew reveals a shocking truth. Geoff has been left in charge of the pub and takes it back to the 70s.

Sitcom following estranged foster-brothers Stephen (David Mitchell) and Andrew (Robert Webb) as they vow to take over the family business following the death of their father.