A group of men from Kent; Clive (Martin Clunes), Rob (Neil Pearson), Dave (Mark Benton), Maurice (Brian Murphy) and Daniel (Ben Whishaw) - go on a booze cruise to France, with mixed success and many mishaps along the way. Events involving their wives and families back home also form a large part of the plot.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Martin ClunesClive Rainer | Clive Rainer |
 Neil PearsonRob | Rob |
 Mark BentonDave Bolton | Dave Bolton |
 Brian MurphyMaurice | Maurice |
 Anne ReidGrace | Grace |
 Claire SkinnerLeonie Sewell | Leonie Sewell |
 Ben WhishawDaniel | Daniel |
 Dan HildebrandMan | Man |
 Marsha FitzalanRuth Rainer | Ruth Rainer |
 Karen HenthornCath Bolton | Cath Bolton |
 Elsa KikoïneJuliette | Juliette |
| LLouise CallaghanChloe Rainer | Chloe Rainer |
| JJalaal HartleyDominic | Dominic |
| SSuzy CooperJackie | Jackie |
| MMary CunninghamCustoms Officer | Customs Officer |
 François DomangePoliceman | Policeman |