At Whitbury New Town's leisure centre there are wet sports and dry sports - and it's a manager's job not to confuse the two. When new man in charge Gordon Brittas arrives harbouring dreams of perfect harmony, he sees the centre as a force for good; but his plans for world peace are set to be disrupted when he puts the non-swimming table tennis coach on poolside duty.

Brittas finalises meticulous plans for the royal opening.

Brittas attempts to keep the staff at Whitbury Leisure Centre happy and fulfilled, while his wife finds her own fulfilment.