Life
The stories of the residents of a large house in Manchester that is divided into four flats. Gail, who is married to Henry, is about to celebrate her 70th birthday when a chance encounter throws her whole life into question. David is happily married to Kelly, but is conflicted by temptation when he meets the impulsive Saira on holiday. Pilates teacher Belle's neatly ordered life is disrupted by the unexpected arrival of her chaotic 15 year-old niece Maya. Heavily pregnant Hannah - who is happily coupled up with safe and stable Liam - has her plans upended by the return of Andy, with whom she had a passionate one-night stand nine months previously.
- 2020-2020
- 1 season
- Drama
The stories of the residents of a large house in Manchester that is divided into four flats. Gail, who is married to Henry, is about to celebrate her 70th birthday when a chance encounter throws her whole life into question. David is happily married to Kelly, but is conflicted by temptation when he meets the impulsive Saira on holiday. Pilates teacher Belle's neatly ordered life is disrupted by the unexpected arrival of her chaotic 15 year-old niece Maya. Heavily pregnant Hannah - who is happily coupled up with safe and stable Liam - has her plans upended by the return of Andy, with whom she had a passionate one-night stand nine months previously.
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2020
Episode 1
Episode 1
Tue, Sep 14, 2021 60 mins
In a house in Manchester divided into four flats, we are introduced to four interweaving stories about love, parenthood, loss and self-discovery. Gail bumps into an old friend who makes a startling observation about Gail's marriage. Belle's ordered life is thrown into disarray by the hospitalisation of her sister Ruth and the subsequent arrival of wayward niece Maya. David goes on holiday without his wife Kelly and has his head turned unexpectedly by Saira. And heavily pregnant Hannah, recently coupled up with Liam, is surprised by her connection with Andy, the father of her unborn child, who has been away travelling for the duration of the pregnancy.
Episode 2
Episode 2
Tue, Sep 14, 2021 60 mins
After their flirtation three weeks previously, Belle plans a seductive night in with Dominic, which is utterly derailed by Maya's continuing chaotic presence. Meanwhile, David meets up with Kelly's university friends and is disturbed by their conflicting views on her, making him question everything he believes. Gail attempts to remain a dedicated wife to Henry, but her loyalty to him is tested. And a chance encounter between Gail and Saira brings Saira crashing back into David's life. The same evening, Liam and Andy have a tense altercation, and Andy is faced with a decision: can he stand by his commitment to Hannah and the baby, or does another life beckon him?
Episode 3
Episode 3
Tue, Sep 14, 2021 60 mins
David investigates Kelly's past, unsure what he is hoping to find. An argument with Liam propels Hannah towards Andy, but their unexpected moment of intimacy is interrupted. Belle's ex-husband Neil walks back into her life and tests her loyalty to Maya, on the night when Maya needs her most. Gail finally tells Henry her true feelings about their relationship in an explosive confrontation. Will Gail stay true to her commitment to Henry or will she finally make a decision for herself?
Episode 4
Episode 4
Tue, Sep 14, 2021 60 mins
Belle's ex-husband makes her an unexpected offer, David moves on, Gail's husband struggles with her decision, and Hannah has a surprise at dinner.
Episode 5
Episode 5
Tue, Sep 14, 2021 60 mins
The neighbors all remain trapped in situations of their own making - can they escape? Gail returns home with a new style and a new stance on life but is soon forced to face the consequences of her actions. Belle's sister Ruth moves in, bringing even more chaos than Maya and forcing Belle to see things in a new way. David finally realizes that Belle may hold the key to the answers he seeks about Kelly. But even when he reaches the truth, he must contend with his faith and his morals in order to decide how to act. At Hannah's hen party, she grapples with indecision and tries to understand where Andy's heart lies. And a doorstep conversation with Hannah and Gail sheds devastating light on both of their situations.
Episode 6
Episode 6
Tue, Sep 14, 2021 59 mins
All the residents of the house make decisions about their life.