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

Lorraine announces her big plans for Valco and Julie is distinctly unimpressed. Plus, Kieran's day is likely to be brightened by the return of a familiar face.

Gavin doesn't feel missed when he returns for his first visit as area manager, not even by Julie. Plus, checkout girl Katie 'enjoys' her first day back at Valco.

Lorraine's crisis management skills are put to the test when Valco is struck by a bout of the flu. Meanwhile, a hungover Katie struggles to deal with Neville.

After one mishap too many, Lorraine tells Julie to give Leighton some bad news. Margaret, meanwhile, roots around her family tree and makes a big discovery.

News of Leighton's sacking doesn't go down well, and it's Julie who receives the brunt of the backlash. The No Nonsense range comes in handy for a pregnant Sue.

Lorraine ends up venting her anger Julie's way after a pleased Leighton returns to work. Katie lets Kieran know about the latest news involving her love life.

Tensions end up boiling over onto the shop floor after Lorraine and Gavin have to work together. Colin oversteps the mark with Lisa when he makes a grand gesture.

Gavin ends up realising just how much he wants Julie back after a scheduled fire drill goes wrong. Colin becomes a changed man follwing being dumped by Lisa.

Julie is welcomed back to a Lorraine-free Valco but she is not her normal self. Kieran realises that he's more like Andy than he realised.

Gavin is hit hard by the passing of his dog Chester and, understandably distracted, accidentally leaves out a document detailing staff wages, which Leighton promptly pins up on the noticeboard.

Julie is pleased after Gavin's search for Lorraine's replacement comes up with a surprising result. A disillusioned Andy decides to apply for another job.

Julie and Gavin are feeling giddy about the one-millionth-customer promotion. Lisa ends up telling Colin how she feels.

It's Christmas Eve and mayhem ensues when the turkey delivery fails to arrive and there's a big party to look forward to where a certain butcher takes on the role of Santa.