Alma’s been dreaming of meeting her long-lost father ever since she was a little girl – it played out in her imagination like a black and white movie. After the death of her great-grandmother and Joan’s ongoing situation, Alma feels it might be time to make that dream a reality.\n\nShe tracks down her father and spends time with him - but can reality live up to the movies in her mind?
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Series 2: 6. Never Give A Hamster Matches
Lin has got herself in quite the legal pickle, so Alma decides to channel Erin Brockovich and get her mum out of trouble. She bags her mum a pro bono solicitor, who seems about ...
16-11-2024
BBC 2
Series 2: 5. Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien
Joan has more shocking news, and it’s not easy for anyone, particularly Joan. As she struggles to come to terms with her life and unachieved dreams, she writes a bucket li ...
09-11-2024
BBC 2
Series 2: 4. The Black And White Movie
Alma’s been dreaming of meeting her long-lost father ever since she was a little girl – it played out in her imagination like a black and white movie. After the deat ...
03-11-2024
BBC 2
Series 2: 3. Who The F Is Alice?
Alma decides it’s time to start focusing on herself and her career. She joins a stand-up comedy course run by her old acting teacher, Ian. Ian is now a comedian and global ...
27-10-2024
BBC 2
Series 2: 2. Padaming All Over The Place
Joan is in denial about her situation and choosing to rebel against all advice she’s being given - particularly when it’s from Alma.\n\nIn a bid to get Alma off her ...
19-10-2024
BBC 2
Series 2: 1. No Going Back
Alma is back in town and desperate for things to be different. She bags herself a talent agent, who turns out to be a bit of a blagger. She buys herself some new wheels that she ...
13-10-2024
BBC 2
Series 1: 6. Sticking With You
Things between Lin and Joan aren’t going well, and the news that Alma will be leaving for a six-month tour looks like it might push Lin over the edge. When the social work ...
15-04-2024
BBC 2
Series 1: 5. On Record
When Alma discovers that her care-leaving background can help secure her an audition to join a theatre company for a national tour, she jumps at the chance. However, when social ...
08-04-2024
BBC 2
Series 1: 4. Boom And Bust
There’s some good news for Lin, as the hospital informs her that her section could finally be lifted. However, this is dependent on her either moving into a hostel or in w ...
25-03-2024
BBC 2
Series 1: 3. The Richard Gere
Alma is finally making some money by embracing her role as Ruby, so she decides to treat best friend Leanne to a shopping spree. It’s during this that she discovers Bolton ...
18-03-2024
BBC 2
Series 2: 4. The Black And White Movie
Alma’s been dreaming of meeting her long-lost father ever since she was a little girl – it played out in her imagination like a black and white movie. After the deat ...
03-11-2024
BBC 2
Series 2: 1. No Going Back
Alma is back in town and desperate for things to be different. She bags herself a talent agent, who turns out to be a bit of a blagger. She buys herself some new wheels that she ...
13-10-2024
BBC 2
Series 1: 2. Ruby
Alma’s dream of becoming an actress isn’t going to be easy, so she needs to find a day job. After unsuccessfully dipping her toe into the world of escorting, Alma re ...
11-03-2024
BBC 2
Series 1: 4. Boom And Bust
There’s some good news for Lin, as the hospital informs her that her section could finally be lifted. However, this is dependent on her either moving into a hostel or in w ...
25-03-2024
BBC 2
Series 2: 2. Padaming All Over The Place
Joan is in denial about her situation and choosing to rebel against all advice she’s being given - particularly when it’s from Alma.\n\nIn a bid to get Alma off her ...
19-10-2024
BBC 2
Series 2: 3. Who The F Is Alice?
Alma decides it’s time to start focusing on herself and her career. She joins a stand-up comedy course run by her old acting teacher, Ian. Ian is now a comedian and global ...
27-10-2024
BBC 2
Series 1: 1. Feng Suey
After a recent break-up, Alma tries to get her life back on track. But with no job, no qualifications and a rebellious streak a mile wide, it is not going to be easy. Meanwhile, ...
04-03-2024
BBC 2
Series 1: 6. Sticking With You
Things between Lin and Joan aren’t going well, and the news that Alma will be leaving for a six-month tour looks like it might push Lin over the edge. When the social work ...
15-04-2024
BBC 2
Series 2: 6. Never Give A Hamster Matches
Lin has got herself in quite the legal pickle, so Alma decides to channel Erin Brockovich and get her mum out of trouble. She bags her mum a pro bono solicitor, who seems about ...
16-11-2024
BBC 2
Series 1: 3. The Richard Gere
Alma is finally making some money by embracing her role as Ruby, so she decides to treat best friend Leanne to a shopping spree. It’s during this that she discovers Bolton ...
18-03-2024
BBC 2