A beer in the Loire

Frustrated by a dead end job, fed up with renting and the loathsome daily commute and, to cap it all, failing to make it as a stand-up comedian, Tommy Barnes was at breaking point.

But he didn't break - instead he made himself redundant and took off to France with girlfriend Rose to pursue his dream of brewing beer.

Settled in a dilapidated house in the Loire they are beset by calamities (mainly of Tommy's making), mad neighbours and an unexpected pregnancy.

Not to mention, Burt the Satanic dog who truly has it in for his master.