: The free-spirited grandfather who serves as the family's "glue" and encourages the kids to ignore the trivial arguments of adults.
: The dry and equally frazzled mother who is planning to move to Newcastle with the children. subtitle What We Did on Our Holiday
: 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 : The free-spirited grandfather who serves as the
: The frazzled father dealing with a divorce and a long-standing rivalry with his wealthy brother, Gavin. Gavin. : Their three children—Lottie
: Their three children—Lottie, Mickey, and Jess—are the "liabilities" who struggle to keep their parents' lies straight while observing the adults' childish behavior.