Jenny Simmons has always thought of herself as the ugly duckling of her family so when she blossoms ..

Born into service 16-year-old Juliet Harper has always idolised her mother Agnes. But Agnes is haunt..

Educated beautiful and the daughter of a prosperous merchant Angelica Lilly has been invited to spen..

London 1941. Sirens warn of danger as German bomber planes approach the city. Ever cautious Kathy an..

Jo Melling has arrived in Birch End from Australia. She's not intending to stay long but after track..

Lancashire 1934. Three years after her husband's sudden death Stella comes into some money unexpecte..

As the only female cabinet maker in the valley in 1935 Frankie Redfern is unusual. But she's content..

Manchester 1908. Attractive intelligent Mary Maitland is furious to learn that her pompous boss will..

Liverpool 1939. Sixteen-year-old Lizzy Atherton is forced to flee her violent stepfather in the midd..

Liverpool 1940. As the Luftwaffe turns its attention to Liverpool Shane Quinn decides to move his fa..

Liverpool 1940. When war comes to Britain Jessica Wilson and her friend Ruby seize the opportunity t..

Liverpool 1939. Olivia Campbell appears to have the perfect life. However behind closed doors she li..

Dympna Byrne lives a simple life with her family on the Connemara coast. She adores her father Miche..

1936. Polly's guardian angel has to work overtime when her large family is forced to move from the c..

Liverpool 1917. When Irish seaman Michael Gallagher docks in Liverpool after years of fighting with ..