The series centres on Boltonian wild-child Alma Nuthall as she tries to get her life back on track after a break-up surrounded by her family of eccentric, unruly women. But with no job, no qualifications and a rebellious streak a mile wide, it’s not going to be easy. Meanwhile her mum, who is battling a heroin addiction, has been sectioned for arson and her vampish Grandma Joan wants nothing to do with it. Offering a bitingly funny and unflinching take on class, sexuality, mental health and substance abuse, this comedy celebrates women dealing with the hands they’ve been dealt while doggedly pursuing their dreams.
News that Alma will be leaving for a six month theatre tour looks like it might push her mum Lin over the edge. Is Alma prepared to give up on her dreams to save her mum?
When social services sends through her records, Alma faces up to her experiences of being in the care system. Will she end up missing out on an opportunity of a lifetime?
There’s some good news for Lin, as her section could finally be lifted - but it means Alma has to convince Grandma Joan to let her mum move in.
Alma is finally making some money by embracing her role as Ruby when she meets Phil. He’s a client who is handsome and sophisticated, but is he too good to be true?
Alma reluctantly takes up the position of ‘sandwich artiste’ at SubNGo. But after a demeaning trial shift, she decides to try a different career path.
Watch Now:AmazonAfter 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.