Sharon Rooney

A New Year's party is thrown by the Bairds in traditional Scottish style with their two sons, unpredictable sister Caroline and neighbours. Joining them are aspirational friends Colin and Cathy; Norwegian neighbours Henning and Nina; Ian's exuberant and outgoing partner Tony; and teenager Sophie, who's been left home alone while her parents are away. Eric and Beth hope the highlight will be the return of their son from Iraq. As drink flows, tempers fray, and the legendary steak pie comes out.

Hector has been living on the motorways for years. His once comfortable family life has been replaced by a never-ending tour of service stations that offer him shelter, anonymity, washing facilities and food. The story follows his journey south from Scotland on his annual pilgrimage to a temporary Christmas shelter in London where he finds comfort, friendship and warmth. Over the course of his Homeric journey, Hector decides to reconnect with his long estranged past.

Set in 1996 in Lincolnshire, the show tells the tragic and humorous story of a very troubled young girl, Rae, who spent four months in a psychiatric hospital for attempted suicide.

When a British soldier is charged with a crime, the tenacious young detective handling his case begins to uncover a multi-layered conspiracy. (imdb)

In the whimsical world of Barbie Land, perfection is paramount, unless you're facing an existential crisis or happen to be Ken.

Brian lands in the town of Munty. Fortunately, there's a pub where he meets the owner, Herman (a former warrior) and his handful of regulars: Barbara (a questionable soothsayer), Steg (an armchair revolutionary) and Howell (a deranged wizard). (dave.uktv.co.uk)

An emotionally troubled teacher's life begins to fall apart as she faces accusations of sleeping with a student.

Alice's husband of 20 years, Harry, falls down the stairs and dies soon after the couple move into the dream home he designed. Alice discovers that some men, including her late husband, hide stuff that they don't want to deal with. (imdb)

In the early 1980s the lives of four ordinary women, their husbands, mothers, families, and community are turned around when they become Ann Summers party plan saleswomen. (imdb)