After moving to Stevenage in the 1980's, Phil (John Simm) finds himself in a world of unemployment and violence with no hope for his future. After the disappearance of his friend, Phil gets involved with Robert (Marc Warren), and incompetent villain who's planning his next 'big job.' Trapped in this dark world, the arrival of his attractive cousin Shona (Emer McCourt) acts as a catalyst for Phil to expand his horizons and plan his escape.