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Episode 1 - THIS TOWN by Nick Leather
The Public Justice Centre in Dovefield, Liverpool is at the frontline of Broken Britain and represents a groundbreaking approach to law and order - but when the fledgling Centre is broken into and a devastating memo from the Ministry of Justice disappears, Judge Patrick Coburn must confront his demons and attempt to win over the local community before it's too late.
Episode 2 – LIKE FATHER LIKE SON by Shaun Duggan
Coburn struggles to establish his credibility as local reporter Louise continues to dig into his past. A young drug dealer comes up before the Judge, providing the perfect opportunity for Coburn to demonstrate zero tolerance – but will he take it? Questions over the handling of the case lead to a surprise confession. Guest starring Kelli Hollis and Chris Mason.
Episode 3 – THERE BUT FOR THE GRACE by Esther Wilson
Judge Coburn and Joe Gateacre attempt to reach out to the community, but discover that most don't want to be reached. Coburn discovers that many of the community's problems have the same root. Judge Coburn and Father Jim finally start to talk about the past.
Episode 4 – THE SECRET'S OUT by Alice Nutter
Louise Scanlon presses Coburn for the truth, but he refuses to pay ball. Coburn comes face to face with his nemesis, Jake Little. Coburn's unusual sentencing draws more criticism, and Louise finally publishes her scandalous headline. Coburn ignores advice again, leaving Joe feeling sidelined. Guest starring John Conteh.
Episode 5 - LAST CALL FOR LOVE by Nick Leather
When Jake Little is charged with arson, the staff at the Public Justice Centre have the chance to take him off the streets for good - but even though half the community appears to have seen Jake at the scene of the crime, no-one is prepared to speak up. Coburn and Joe find themselves desperately searching for the one good man or woman who can finally turn the tide in their direction.
Episode 1: Sauce for the Goose by John Fay
Directed by Gary Williams
With Susannah Harker, Daniel Ryan and Anna Massey
Anne finds it hard looking after her elderly mother Bella – her sister Lynne's apparently too grand to help and now her only son Chris is off round the world – but at least she can follow his progress on the internet. When her computer breaks down it's the final straw - but could the repairman John be the answer to all her problems?
Episode 2: Skies of Glass by Nick Leather
Directed by Julia Ford
With Claire Skinner and Shaun Dooley
When Mary-Ann and Anthony's attempt to adopt their foster baby founders at the last possible moment, they resign themselves to a lifetime of heartbreak. Then, a year later, a baby is left in the backseat of their car – could this be the answer to their prayers, or will they have to endure the pain of separation for a second time?
Episode 3: Skin Deep by Lyn Papadopoulos
Directed by Len Gowing
With Jenny Agutter, Nicola Stephenson, Lisa Faulkner and Robert Glenister
Jean is nearly sixty and feels that life has passed her by. What happened to the glamorous promise of her youth? Her daughters reckon most people have a bit of botox these days, so why shouldn't she? Husband Frank loves her regardless and just wants a quiet life. But if botox is no big deal, what's next on the list…?
Episode 4: Malaise by Dale Overton
Directed by Dominic West
With John Simm, Ewen Bremner and Susan Lynch
Tina and her daughter Jess have made a good life with security guard Adam – he's not what you'd call exciting but he's kind, reliable and the opposite of Jess's real dad Moose. When Moose gets out of prison Tina does everything she can to keep him away – but can water ever be thicker than blood?
Episode 5: Letting Go by Karen Brown
Directed by Noreen Kershaw
With Naomi Radcliffe, Jack Deam and Maureen Beattie
When Kirsty O'Connell finds a drug addict in the family she's appalled but determined to get their life back on track. But before long her crusade has taken over her life in a way the drugs never did. Which is the harder habit to kick – heroin or the feeling of being needed? A look at co-dependency in an ordinary family.
Episode 6: Trust by Arthur Ellison
Directed by Illy
With Roy Marsden, Gerard Kearns and Keiran O'Brien
Young scally Jack gets more than he bargained for when he breaks into ex-boxer Eddie's house. Before he knows it he's training everyday and shunning his gang for the camaraderie of the boxing club. But with Eddie's son Shane and Jack's gang on their case, will their unlikely alliance survive?
Episode 7: The Test by Alice Nutter
Directed by Gary Williams
With Hannah Gordon, Maggie Steed and Corin Redgrave
Theresa's always done everything for best friend Cyn – work, her daughter and even her love life have all taken second place to Cyn's needs. But Theresa's loyalty is tested to the limit when Cyn's latest demand turns out to be illegal – and ultimately dangerous. Will Theresa ever be able to stand up for herself?
Episode 8: Losing My Religion by Shaun Duggan
Directed by Ian Barber
With Hannah Gordon, Maggie Steed and Corin Redgrave
With Ruth Gemmel, Hugo Speer and Nico Mirallegro Joanne's son Jamie goes to a Catholic school but that's more for the GCSE results than anything. So when Jamie gets bullied, Joanne assumes the school will do all they can to help. Which they would – if only he wasn't bullied for being gay. Can turning a blind eye ever be helpful or will Jamie be pushed to desperate measures?
Episode 9: Rules of the Game by Sarah Deane
Directed by Peter Fearon
With Alfie Allen, Olivia Hallinan, Richard Fleeshman and Paula Wilcox
Dave Farrow is the life and soul of any party, always first – and last – at the bar. Forever in the shadow of big brother Steven, star midfielder for the reds, Dave only gets noticed for the wrong reasons until nurse Ruth throws him a lifeline – but will Dave be able to take it before he presses the self-destruct button?
Episode 10: I Am Darleen Fyles by Esther Wilson
Directed by Pauline Harris
With Donna Lavin, Lorraine Ashbourne and Anne Reid
Darleen Fyles, a young woman with learning disabilities, struggles to make a life for herself on her own as her mother grasps at a last chance for a 'normal' family with a new man. A chance encounter with lonely Diane, an uptight, elderly intellectual, fosters an unlikely friendship and a chance for them both to rebuild their families.
Episode 1: The Rain Has Stopped by Karen Brown
Starring Sheila Hancock and Bhasker Patel
When Liz's husband died, years of looking forward to retirement were suddenly gone. Then Liz meets Damar, a retired Nepalese soldier, and falls in love. Liz doesn't understand why her family aren't happy for her. Damar doesn't understand why he can't work in the country that he's fought for. All they want is to hold on to the bit of sunshine that they've found.
Episode 2: Bully by Marc Pye
Starring Mark Womack and Lee Boardman
A father attempts to toughen up his son but in doing so finds he unleashes a chain of events that look impossible to stop. Can he ever go back or have his actions caused him to lose the very person he loves the most? Family life may never be the same...
Episode 3: Drowning Not Waving by Sarah Deane
Starring Christine Tremarco and Richard Armitage
Faced with ever-spiralling debts, Ellie Morgan's only hope of avoiding bankruptcy is to sell the home she loves. But no-one's buying – except John Mulligan, an old flame from school. A bad boy done well, he's Ellie's knight in shining armour. He offers the perfect solution, or so Ellie thinks, until her best friend Maria suggests that not everything about John Mulligan is as great as it seems...
Episode 4: Dress To Impress by Arthur Ellison
Starring Ian Hart and Dervla Kirwan
The touch paper is lit when a 17 year old boy's secret love of dressing in women's clothes is discovered and a turn of events ignites a ticking time bomb that threatens to destroy his parent's marriage and his family forever.
Episode 5: Butterfly Effect by Esther Wilson
Starring Lesley Sharpe and Joanne Froggatt.
When Sylvie Jackson is asked to cover for a colleague at work, she makes a decision that ends in a terrifying situation. The incident kicks off a chain of events that lead her into unfamiliar territory. With all sides seeming to close in, it's up to Sylvie to find the courage to take control and get her life back on track.
Nice Guy Eddie
Starring Ricky Tomlinson
A shambolic private detective faces a challenge when a stranger arrives at his house claiming to be his son.
In His Life: The John Lennon Story
Feature length drama for NBC.
From a boy with a dream to the Beatle who rocked the world. A film about the early life of the rock musician and his burgeoning career as a member of the Beatles.
Liam
Feature film written by Jimmy McGovern and directed by Stephen Frears
LIAM tells the story of a seven-year-old boy growing up in Liverpool during the 1930s. As he prepares to make his First Communion, young Liam tries to make sense of the complex and unsettled world around him, a world that is about to change forever because of cataclysmic economic, political, and social upheaval.
Liverpool 1
Starring Samantha Janus and Mark Womack
Detective Constable Isobel de Pauli has transferred from the Metropolitan police to Liverpool Vice Squad. Upon arrival she is partnered with introverted DC Mark Callaghan, a no-nonsense officer brought up on the streets of the city he now polices, who has relatives in the local criminal underworld.
Thieftakers
Series 3 of the high-octane police drama series made by Central Independent Television for the ITV network. The show depicted the work of a team in the Metropolitan Police Service's Flying Squad.
Faith
Starring Michael Gambon, John Hannah and Susannah Harker
Passions run high when politics and the press collide.
LA Productions have produced a range of short films, including Run Piglet Run written by Tony Green.