Ciaran Griffiths

Jimmy Grimble is a shy Manchester school boy. At school he is constantly being bullied by the other kids, and at home he has to face his mother's new boyfriend who he doesn't like. However, through football, and some special boots, he manages to gain the confidence to succeed and leads his school football team towards the final of the local schools cup. (imdb)

John Fay's drama set in the 19th century, based on the history of Quarry Bank Mill in Cheshire. Children as young as nine work 12-hour shifts at the factory and the new class of mill-owning families are prospering, but the so-called white slaves of England are about to take their lives into their own hands as outsiders with new ideas enter their world. The ruthless overseer forces apprentice Miriam to leave the shop floor with him against her will, and his absence leads to a serious accident.

When Dezzie befriends new boy Yasin at his school, little does he know his life will take an unexpected turn that will ultimately shape his future. (imdb)

Alison, whose life is plunged into despair when her new Australian husband vanishes after a morning surf. It quickly becomes obvious there is more to the story than meets the eye as she sets out to investigate his disappearance (imdb)