Willow Hannigan is an 18-year-old music lover who's just had his heart broken for the first time and the only thing that keeps him sane is listening to After Hours, a local internet radio show broadcast from a canal boat, run by Lauren and Ollie. Meanwhile, Willow's dad Peter is down in the dumps after losing his milk round, but his mate Geoff plans to join forces with him in a new business venture.

Willow is devastated when he discovers his best pal Chris has been burgled and his ex, Jasmine, has started dating a bass player. When his big moment to win her back arrives, Chris is badly in need of a friend. Will Willow make the right choice?

Lauren and Ollie try to cheer up a down-in-the dumps Willow by giving him the chance to co-present the show. But does it actually have any listeners?

Willow offers to abandon a night out with his old friends early to present the show.

With Lauren's ex-bandmate Russell back in Shankly, Willow and Ollie try to book the community centre for The Bad Weekends' concert. Meanwhile, Willow's spirits are raised when Jasmine splits up with new boyfriend Scott and comes to him for support.

It's the night of The Bad Weekends' big gig and the venue is a sell-out. Willow makes a decision he finds hard to break to Lauren and Ollie.