Basil Seal, a salon lion and good-for-nothing, causes turmoil wherever he appears - much to the despair of the three women in his life: his sister, his mother, and his lover. When Neville Chamberlain declares war on Germany in 1939, Basil sees it as the perfect opportunity for a bit of action and adventure. So, he eagerly answers the call to arms. However, at first, nothing happens - Europe is frozen in what is known as the Phoney War. When will Basil Seal finally get his big chance to become a hero?.