The Last Chancers follows the fate of a group of Brighton twenty-somethings and their 'underground' rock band. Lead singer Johnny is an uptight office worker who pours all his energy into the band in an attempt to escape his miserable 9 to 5 existence. Unfortunately, band members Dan and Paul don't share his enthusiasm, while Johnny thinks that ageing drummer Brian projects a totally unsuitable image. But the arrival of the sultry and infinitely more talented songstress Liv and a Battle of the Bands contest could just give the group the opportunity they've been waiting for - if only people would get their name right...