Meet the Dobsons and the Jamiesons two ordinary families on the verge of a nervous breakdown Joe Dobson left his wife and kids when his young girlfriend, Nina discovered she was pregnant Now he feels like a clich and Nina feels like a drudge, swapping her wild nights out with friends for mild nights in wiping baby sick off the carpet So when Joe announces that he's booked a week's luxury holiday in Italy, Nina is thrilled - until she realises Joe's kids Saul and Tabitha are coming along for the ride Meanwhile Guy Jamieson is sure this will be his last family holiday he plans to leave his wife Alice on his return Guy is a high-powered advertising director, and Alice - with her elasticated skirts, inedible mince suppers and unshaven legs - just doesn't fit his image But Alice has a secret plan of her own to have another baby