In the series' first episode, Gareth threatens to quit when he's forced to cut his budget, but Everton (Roger Griffiths) offers to work for free. Lucinda: Claire Skinner. Janice: Caroline Lee Johnson. Gareth: Lenny Henry.

Gareth and Janice (Caroline Lee Johnson) have a chance to buy Chateau Anglais---if they can get a bank loan. Lucinda: Claire Skinner. Everton: Roger Griffiths. Piers: Gary Parker.

When legendary chef Albert Roux (playing himself) comes for lunch, Gareth works himself into a panic trying to impress the Frenchman. Gareth: Lenny Henry. Lucinda: Claire Skinner. Everton: Roger Griffiths. Janice: Caroline Lee Johnson.