Subtitle What We Did On Our Holiday -

: Lottie (the observant eldest), Mickey (obsessed with Vikings), and Jess (who collect rocks and speaks to them). Themes & Analysis What We Did on Our Holiday - Raising Children Network

(2014) is a British comedy-drama from the creators of the hit TV series Outnumbered . It follows a family on the brink of collapse as they travel to the Scottish Highlands for a grandfather's 75th birthday. Core Plot & Premise

: During a trip to the beach with the kids, Gordie suddenly passes away. Influenced by his stories of Viking ancestors, the children decide to give him a traditional "Viking funeral" on the beach rather than calling the bickering adults. Key Characters subtitle What We Did on Our Holiday

: The frazzled father dealing with a divorce and a long-standing rivalry with his wealthy brother, Gavin.

: The dry and equally frazzled mother who is planning to move to Newcastle with the children. : Lottie (the observant eldest), Mickey (obsessed with

: Their three children—Lottie, Mickey, and Jess—are the "liabilities" who struggle to keep their parents' lies straight while observing the adults' childish behavior.

: The free-spirited grandfather who serves as the family's "glue" and encourages the kids to ignore the trivial arguments of adults. Core Plot & Premise : During a trip

: Doug (David Tennant) and Abi (Rosamund Pike) are recently separated but decide to fake a happy marriage to avoid upsetting Doug’s terminally ill father, Gordie (Billy Connolly), during his birthday celebration.