2020 has been an absolute nightmare for the Jessop family. To boost family morale, they decide they are going to have a summer holiday after all, even if it is in Margate in October.

When Rachel receives a family pass to Jungle World adventure park as a birthday present from Paul, to be redeemed anytime in the next six months, the family start excitedly planning their big day out.

Rachel attempts to help Amy get a job with an old friend from school, and Paul ropes Sam into filming content for his new YouTube fitness channel.

Rachel tries to ‘fix’ a painting of the family she commissioned after the artist made her look older, while Cherry launches her salsa class and Sue buys a pool.

The Jessops travel to Cardigan to confront Ray, Paul’s old archery teammate and Rachel’s ex-boyfriend, about cheating Paul out of a place in the 2008 Olympic team.

Sue’s new Italian boyfriend, Alf, invites the Jessops to dinner at his restaurant while Robin asks Paul to go undercover to learn about Cherry’s new boyfriend.

When Robin’s attempt to stop Cherry’s wedding in Scotland fails, the Jessop family holiday is in tatters, until a run-in with the local police turns things around.

Amy is home for the holidays, and Rachel is determined to engineer a classic Jessop family Christmas.

Amy is pining for the Fjords. To cheer her up, Paul takes the family out on his old boat.

Sue moves in with the Jessops, and Paul tries to track down a local vandal.

It’s Valentine’s Day, and the Jessops attempt to expose Paul’s secret admirer.

Rachel attempts to throw Robin and Cherry the best hag do on earth.

Rachel’s competitive sister Penny comes to stay.

Despite her unusually low pain threshold, Rachel decides to get a tattoo.