Not Going Out

Lee (played by Lee Mack) is unburdened by ambition or drive, drifting from one ill-advised job to another, and living off the goodwill and generosity of his clean living Californian landlady Kate (Megan Dodds, "Spooks"). Whilst Kate is determined to push Lee into making something of his life, uptight accountant Tim (fellow BAFTA winner and Stand-up, Tim Vine) struggles to get over his break-up with Kate and cope with her rapidly blossoming friendship with Lee. 2006 Avalon Television Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

Tim's grandmother dies, bringing him and Kate closer together, much to Lee's concern. He's encouraged to share his thoughts with a therapist, who is not impressed with Lee's inability to have a proper conversation. To add to this there is inappropriate behaviour at the funeral, a furious elderly relative and Tim's new tipple of choice is becoming addictive. 2006 Avalon Television Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

Ruth, an Australian friend of Kate's, comes to stay and Lee is persuaded to pretend to be Tim. Lee gets a job handing out leaflets at a shopping centre, but soon falls foul of a local youth. 2006 Avalon Television Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

Lee finds himself increasingly stressed out while trying to teach Kate how to drive. Following Kate's advice, he tries yoga - but his technique leaves a lot to be desired. A trip to a local acupuncturist (Miranda Hart, Hyperdrive) is no more successful, so he resorts to more extreme measures. Meanwhile, a drive in the countryside has a dramatic and disastrous conclusion. 2006 Avalon Television Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

Kate and Lee are forced to take in a roommate - a surly 14-year-old boy, Nicky (Rupert Simonian). Lee's attempts to bond with the teenager prove less than successful, while Tim and Nicky discover they have quite a lot in common. Meanwhile, Kate tries to persuade a carnivorous Great Dane to become a vegetarian - with unfortunate results. 2006 Avalon Television Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

Lee finally manages to get a job as a caretaker. But taking up the new post involves moving out of the apartment. Kate interviews potential new roommates including Pete (Duncan Duff), and Tim sees an opportunity to get back together with Kate. Lee's new boss (Adrian Hood) proves to be a taskmaster. Will Lee stick it out or move back in with Kate? 2006 Avalon Television Ltd. All Rights Reserved.