An unlikely duo - an ex-miner and a senior philosophy lecturer - wrestle with the collision between moral philosophy and the sundry dilemmas of a small village by the Wear. Show more
An unlikely duo - an ex-miner and a senior philosophy lecturer - wrestle with the collision between moral philosophy and the sundry dilemmas of a small village by the Wear. Show more
Joe’s elderly mother is frail, going blind. Her security and happiness are at stake. Joe has to decide what’s best for her.
Starring Alun Armstrong and Deborah Findlay. Show more
Joe's daughter is pregnant and about to go to university. Her mum, dad, the baby's father and grandmother all have opinions - but why does philosopher Hermione stay silent? Show more
Joe's friend Jemal fights to stay in Ferryhill after his family's secret is revealed and neighbours turn against him. Show more
Joe, Hermione and her father face some sad times and a hard decision as he begins to lose his grip on reality. Starring Alun Armstrong and Deborah Findlay. Show more
A man burdened with terrible guilt returns to Ferryhill to find forgiveness. Starring Deborah Findlay and Alun Armstrong. Show more
Joe encounters the stark reality of twenty first century poverty close to home and responds in the only way he can.
Starring Alun Armstrong and Deborah Findlay. Show more
Hermione and Joe confront the complexities and joys of friendship and love in both their lives and face up to commitments. Starring Deborah Findlay and Alun Armstrong. Show more
A sad farewell and a glad welcome to the world. Life goes on triumphantly in Ferryhill as Joe welcomes his first grandchild. Starring Alun Armstrong and Deborah Findlay. Show more
Joe is forced to uncover his neighbours' illicit activities and confront old betrayals from the 1984 miners' strike. Starring Alun Armstrong and Deborah Findlay. Show more
The mother of a boy on a life support machine asks for Joe's help and tells him something which changes everything. With Alun Armstrong and Deborah Findlay. Show more
Joe and Hermione see the wife of Joe’s friend with another man. What should he do? Tell his friend or keep quiet? Starring Alun Armstrong and Deborah Findlay. Show more