It's Christmas Eve and Gavin has an important proposal for Cheryl, but when a bid to throw her off the scent spectacularly backfires, he is left desperate to make amends. Brian returns to the store and is clearly unimpressed with humble new pharmacist Alan, while Colin and Lisa witness something horrifying and the spark between Katie and Daniel becomes clearer than ever at the Valco Christmas party.

Valco finally announces its new area manager while new sales rep Duncan ruffles a few feathers. Gavin's thoughts turn to the amount of cheap unhealthy food that Valco sells.

Duncan's back in store and is far from impressed with Gavin's health food drive so he starts one of his own to promote his products to customers and staff alike. Katie also faces an unwanted visitor in the form of Daniel's girlfriend Holly.

Cheryl orders Gavin to cooperate with Duncan as he launches a new energy drink in store. Meanwhile, things between Holly, Katie and Daniel take an unusual turn.

New area manager Cheryl struggles to keep a lid on her private life whilst she also has to focus on leading a meeting to all the Valco managers she is now in charge of in the area. Meanwhile, Neville is brimming with confidence when he helps new shelf-stacker Shai.

It's Gavin and Cheryl's 11-month anniversary so Gavin plans a romantic afternoon. But when Duncan catches wind of their plans he starts to meddle with plans of his own.

Gavin's got some serious amends to make after Lou uncovers his devious plan. Brian gets more than he bargained for when he opens a pharmacy consultation room.

Gavin's in for a shock as his mum pays a surprise visit. Katie takes on the staff's appraisals. And she doesn't hold back when it comes to Colin.

Gavin makes the ultimate sacrifice in a desperate bid to fix things with Cheryl. Oblivious to the tension, Colin and Lisa plan their stag and hen dos.

It's a big day for Gavin as he prepares to launch his new healthy eating initiative. Meanwhile, Brian gives a harrowing presentation on the dangers of fat.

Gavin struggles to hire a night manager as Valco gets set to open 24 hours. Scatty candidate Lou applies. And she could just be the final straw.

It's the launch of Valco 24 and Lou's got a stunning night display up her sleeve. Hot newbie Craig means Linda's keen to work the first night shift.

Duncan takes great delight in announcing the failure of Gavin's health food drive by spreading rumours across the shop floor. Meanwhile, Neville is roped into giving Linda driving lessons.

Gavin's out for answers when there's a fire during the night shift. Meanwhile, Lisa tries to make Colin's childhood dream a reality.

Valco have rolled out a new uniform and Cheryl is delighted to see that Gavin has turned a real corner when it comes to coping with change. That is, until CEO Brendan O'Connor pays an unexpected visit making an announcement that leaves Gavin reeling.

Cheryl starts to seriously regret leaving Gavin in charge of the wedding plans. Katie's left to show Lou the ropes - and that's not something that proves easy.

Things start to crumble as new worker Margaret works as cashier, and Julie gets upset as only two people want to come to her tea party.

Julie's predecessor, Leanne, pops in - much to her dismay. Margaret attempts to succeed on the tannoy.

Julie finds her spirits being a bit too lifted after Gavin gives her the Valco manager's handbook. Andy wishes he had never signed up to run the marathon.

With Gavin away for the day, Julie jumps at the chance to take charge. Trouble looms, however... Meanwhile, Andy bumps into a butcher he's had a beef with in the past.

Kieran isn't his usual cheeky chappy self after spotting Katie flirting with a shop fitter. Plus, Julie tries to help Gavin move on.

Julie is in a right pickle when the new area manager and an old friend calls in a favour. Elsewhere, Kieran gets some stick for his 'beard'.

Kieran's girlfriend has a big question to ask him, and Gavin isn't his usual self after getting, ahem, trollied the night before.

Julie awaits her interview, and Katie has some bad news for Kieran.

The hit supermarket sitcom reopens for a second series. Julie is a bag of nerves when she meets Gavin's replacement, Lorraine Chain.