Middle aged company man Richard Jones is all set for retirement, but when he arrives at work for his last day and finds that his pension fund has been stolen through the fraudulent workings of Vincent Kruger, the man who has recently bought over the company, he enlists the help of his ex-wife Kate to help get it back. The two set off for France with their friends Jerry and Penelope who agree to help steal Vincent's bride-to-be's diamond necklace which they feel will fully compensate for the lost funds. In the words of Dick Emery “Ooh you are awful, but I like you”.