Robert Askew (Bruce Jones) travels to Blackpool to prepare an extraordinary end to his ordinary life. But this is no typical weekend and a succession of magical events conspire to turn a journey of despair into a voyage of discovery.

One Friday evening Bob's new partner Ste (Billy Boden) goads him into a football match. The Boss (Brian Glover) catches them and Bob is dismissed on the spot. Returning home early he discovers his wife Brenda (Anna Jaskolka) is having an affair. Devastated, he drives off.

Bob arrives in Blackpool with the intention of throwing himself from the North Pier, but hesitates. He wants to do it 'properly' and heads into town to find the various items he needs to give the occasion an appropriate ritual significance.