Tuesday 10 November, 8pm, BBC One
Stacey and Joe are back for a brand-new series, and there’s no shortage of excitement, challenges and family moments as life at Pickle Cottage gets even busier.
With summer fast approaching, Joe has his sights set on transforming the family lake into a thriving fishery and glamping destination in time for the holidays.
But with an ambitious project, plenty of work to do and organisation not exactly being his strongest point, he knows he needs someone to keep everything on track. Enter Stacey, who is soon appointed project manager and tasked with turning Joe’s big ideas into reality.
As Joe gets stuck into the work at the lake, Stacey and her executive assistant Emma enjoy a trip to the tulip fields.
However, their day takes an unexpected turn when an encounter with a paparazzi photographer provides a reminder that being in the public eye isn’t always as glamorous as it might seem. For Stacey, life in the spotlight continues to bring its own challenges, even when she’s simply trying to enjoy a day out.
Back at Pickle Cottage, family life shows no signs of slowing down. The children are growing up fast, with Zach preparing for his first interview, marking an exciting new chapter for him.
Meanwhile, Stacey is juggling the demands of family life with little Teddy and the ever-expanding collection of animals that have made the cottage their home. With so much happening under one roof, there’s certainly never a dull moment.
Joe also takes some time away from the lake for lunch with Casie and Kiffy, giving them an update on his ambitious plans and revealing what it’s like having Stacey working alongside him as project manager.
With the pair combining business and family life, there is plenty to discuss, and the question remains whether Joe will stick to the plan or find himself distracted by yet another idea.
There are plenty of happy occasions to celebrate, too, as the family comes together for both Rex and Jemma’s birthdays. With loved ones gathering to mark their special days, the celebrations provide a welcome opportunity to spend time together amid the family’s hectic schedule.
But when it comes to Joe, there’s always room for another animal. His latest obsession begins when he spots an emu during a visit to a fishery and immediately falls head over heels for the unusual bird.
Naturally, he starts imagining adding one to the ever-growing menagerie at Pickle Cottage. Stacey, however, isn’t quite so convinced and is determined not to let Joe’s latest animal enthusiasm get the better of them.
Instead, she comes up with a challenge that could prove easier said than done. If Joe can successfully make friends with their notoriously difficult cockerel, she will consider allowing an emu to join the family. It’s a test that could put Joe’s patience and animal-handling skills to the ultimate test, and one that leaves the possibility of a very unusual new arrival hanging in the balance.
As another action-packed week at Pickle Cottage draws to a close, there’s one final moment that could change everything. Stacey has something important she needs to tell Joe, but what exactly does she have in store for him?
With ambitious plans for the lake, growing children, birthday celebrations, animal adventures and plenty of familiar family chaos, the new series promises another entertaining glimpse into life with Stacey and Joe.
Stacey & Joe returns Tuesday 10 November at 8pm on BBC One.