Pete vs. Life

Pete inadvertently impresses a young lady when he lies about his commitment to green issues to get out of a stag weekend in Amsterdam when he finds the bride is coming as well. Pete quickly realises that to maintain his new relationship, he's going to have to make a few changes.

Pete goes to a party where Jake, a friend but also a rival, reveals an intimate detail about his sex life. Pete promises to keep it a secret and then tells everyone.

Pete meets an attractive older lady at an art auction, and they hit it off. But being a 'toy boy' results in complications.

Pete realises that he's too selfish and decides to turn his life around. His first altruistic act is to agree to a visa marriage.

Pete finally gets a decent sports writing job but it's on the basis of a pretend relationship with his best mate's girlfriend. Problems ensue when an office romance blossoms.

It's double trouble for sports journalist Pete Griffiths when he is accused of kidnapping an old lady's dog, and pretending to be a heroin addict to try and impress a female Polish cleaner.