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Big dreams, no qualifications and always herself. Mum’s been sectioned, Gran’s too busy, but after a messy break-up, wild child Alma aims to break free in Bolton.

2 Seasons
12 Episodes
Ended
Comedy
Cast & Characters
episode image Feng Suey
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#1 Feng Suey

S1:E1

After 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.

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#2 Ruby

S1:E2

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.

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#3 The Richard Gere

S1:E3

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?

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#4 Boom and Bust

S1:E4

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.

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#5 On Record

S1:E5

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?

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#6 Sticking With You

S1:E6

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?

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#7 No Going Back

S2:E1

Alma is back in town and desperate for things to be different. And they certainly are different - Joan has some shocking news that’s going to change everything.

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#8 Padaming All Over the Place

S2:E2

Grandma advises Alma to have some fun, so she finds herself a date and bags a job at Leanne’s – neither of which go to plan. Maybe Alma’s fine as she is.

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#9 Who the F Is Alice?

S2:E3

Reunited with her extended family for the funeral of her great-grandmother, Alma realises that her eccentric Boltonian family is what makes her unique.

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#10 The Black and White Movie

S2:E4

Alma has been dreaming of meeting her long-lost father since she was a little girl. When she finally tracks him down, can he live up to the man she’s always dreamt of?

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#11 Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien

S2:E5

Joan has more shocking news. She writes a bucket list and demands Alma and Lin help her to complete it. They take an unforgettable trip to Blackpool.

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#12 Never Give a Hamster Matches

S2:E6

Alma decides to channel Erin Brockovich to help her mum get out of a legal pickle she’s found herself in. Jim encourages Alma to start writing again.

Cast & Chracters

character image Alma

Alma

Actor: Sophie Willan
character image Leanne

Leanne

Actor: Jayde Adams
character image Joan

Joan

Actor: Lorraine Ashbourne
character image Lin

Lin

Actor: Siobhan Finneran
character image Jim

Jim

Actor: Nicholas Asbury

BIll

Actor: Dave Jones

Name Department Job
Andrew Chaplin Directing Director
Andy Kitching Production Line Producer
Emma Lawson Production Executive Producer
Gill Isles Production Producer
Nerys Evans Production Executive Producer
Sophie Willan Writing Writer

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