The End of the Line

After her recent break-up, Sally has had a difficult Christmas.  The last thing she needs is stranger danger in the form of Christmas past, present, and future.    Carol was played by Isaura Barbé-Brown. Holly was played by Laura Bay. Mary was played by Polly Kemp. The train manager was played by Kwame Darko. Sally was played by Zara Day. The episode was written and directed by Mark Heywood.

On the red carpet, in front of the world’s press, Carly is asked an extremely intrusive question before seeking sanctuary in a toilet cubicle. Carly was played by Evan Walker. The episode was written by Helen Cattle and directed by Mark Heywood.

Helena tries to give some advice to a younger acupuncturist and ends up reflecting on her own decision about motherhood and all the patients she’s helped to get pregnant. Helena was played by Olu Adaeze. The episode was written by Anna Bernard and directed by Mark Heywood.

As she waits for the results of her disciplinary hearing, police officer Roz reflects on how the decision will influence her ability to be a mother. Roz was played by Sarah Sharman. The episode was written by Dee Chilton and directed by Mark Heywood.

Ellie riffs on free school meals for hungry kids at a spoken word performance night. As she does she argues that whether you have kids or not, none of them should go hungry. Ellie was played by Lauryn Redding. The episode was written by Aoife Smyth and directed by Mark Heywood.

After an encounter with yet another internet troll, Juliana reflects on the reality of being a young white Afrikaner. Juliana was played by Saria Steyl. The episode was written and directed by Mark Heywood.

Reading the news, Amy recalls the horror of having to wait three weeks until she was old enough to have an abortion, and how she has kept this secret from everyone. Amy was played by Georgia Nicholson. The episode was written by Helen Cattle and directed by Mark Heywood.

Year 2 teacher Rosie reflects on being asked what's wrong with her because she doesn't have kids. By a Year 2 student. Rosie was played by Emma Zadow. The episode was written and directed by Mark Heywood.

Nervous since her usually spontaneous friend pre-arranged a night out, Kelly suspects that her friend’s good news will be the end of their relationship. Kelly was played by Liv Austen.  The episode was written by Helen Cattle and directed by Mark Heywood.

Simone stares at the bathroom ceiling after falling. As she waits for her husband to come home and help her, she passes the time by telling a spider on the ceiling about how hard it would be for her to be a mum. Simone was played by Selina Kaur. The episode was written and directed by Mark Heywood.

Essex girl Chelsea breaks her own rule and goes back with a guy after a first date. As they get high, he quizzes her about her plans for the future. Chelsea was played by Alexandra Donnachie.  The episode was written by Michelle Payne and directed by Mark Heywood.

Mia summons up the strength to tell her doctor that she's had enough. She wants action. Fed up with PCOS she wants a full hysterectomy. Mia was played by Elinor Machen-Fortune. The episode was written by Hannah Wales and directed by Mark Heywood.

Martha reflects on how differently her friends treated her when she became a step mum. Martha was played by Amy Harris.  The episode was written by Emma Pitt and directed by Rachael Walsh.

As she cares for her sick mother, Shivani reflects on her own life choices and what it is like to be the daughter of a reluctant parent. Shivani was played by Ruchika Jain.  The episode was written by Kim Fleet and directed by Mark Heywood.

We are back for a third series.  Over the next few months, we'll bring you brand-new writing, incredible performances, and 13 wonderful characters. Here is a peak at what to expect.

Bethany finds her diary from years ago and reminisces about a pros and cons list she wrote to help her decide if she wants to have kids. Bethany was played by Lorraine Horgan.  The episode was written by Claire McGowan and directed by Mark Heywood.

After yet another question about having kids, Danielle ponders how people would react if she told them what she really thought. Danielle was played by Kate Winter. The episode was written and directed by Mark Heywood.

Live on-air social media influencer Kayden struggles to keep a lid on her emotions as she reads out messages of hate she received.  Kayden was played by Jill Jordan. The episode was written and directed by Mark Heywood.

At the pinnacle of her long and successful military career, Jenny, a senior Naval Officer, reflects upon the effects that cultural expectations of women, in and out of uniform, have had on her. Jenny was played by Helen Belbin. The episode was written by Dee Chilton and directed by Mark Heywood.

Lynn's imagination runs wild as her friend drones on about being pregnant. Lynn was played by Angela Dixon. The episode was written by Kim Fleet and directed by Mark Heywood.

Naomi digs deep to speak the dark thoughts she's lived with her whole life. Naomi was played by Jennifer Martin. The episode was written and directed by Mark Heywood.

Unsure of whether her mum can hear her, Lina gives an update on how her film was received by family and friends in Palestine, and why she rejects an outdated view on duty. Lina was played by Sarah Agha.    The episode was written and directed by Mark Heywood. 

Celeste bursts with pride as she watches Erika head off to her prom. Celeste was played by Kim Tatum.    The episode was written and directed by Mark Heywood. 

As she waits for her grandmother's flight to arrive, Chinara reflects on what the next three months have in store.   Chinara was played by Honey Gabriel.   The episode was written and directed by Mark Heywood.     

After an encounter with a stranger, Maxine reflects on why same-sex couples with a child have to be asked which of them is the "real" mother.   Maxine was played by Hannah Genesius.   The episode was written by Emily Morgan and directed by Mark Heywood.