Moving On

Madge looks like a perfectly respectable woman in her late 60's, albeit one that lives life to the full - a loving relationship with former magistrate Eric, regular trips to Zumba, firm friends with Eric's daughter Sam. But Madge is hiding a very big secret, a husband who has been in prison for the last 12 years...

Moira and husband Ken are struggling. Ken can't work because of his MS and Moira holds down two jobs but still barely covers the bills. When a customer hands her a lottery ticket without realising it's a winner, in a moment of madness Moira impulsively stashes the ticket to keep it for herself. But will she be able to bring herself to cash it..?

Empty nesters Terry and Jenny have been having problems for a while. But the arrival of one of Jenny's friends from university, the cultured blind go-getter Daniel, has an unexpected effect. Terry is at first dismissive, then jealous of his wife's friend - can their differences ever be reconciled?

Separated Dad Eddie is tired of his brother Pete living life irresponsibly. While Eddie pines for his ex whilst lodging with Pete and his family, Pete doesn't seem to appreciate what he has. After a particularly hurtful row, Eddie impulsively reports Pete for drink driving. To Eddie's dismay, the consequences for all the family are far reaching...

Downtrodden housewife Helen does everything for her family - only her secret affair with older, cultured Duncan brings relief to the monotony. His sudden death is painful, and his bequest of 50,000 threatens to tear her world apart as her family, tempted by the windfall, react in unexpected ways.