Jimmy McGovern, one of British television's most prolific and influential writing talents, returns to BBC1 with a major new drama series starring Jim Broadbent, Jane Horrocks, Sue Johnston and Timothy Spall. The creator of the multi-award-winning series Cracker, and critically acclaimed feature films Priest and Liam, returns to BBC1 for the first time since The Lakes.

Set in the North of England, each emotionally-powerful episode throws the spotlight on a different house in The Street. Each story is unique, but linked by community and shared experience.

In the opening episode, Jane Horrocks plays Angela Quinn, a mother of three, whose 15-year marriage to builder Arthur is growing stale. An affair with her neighbour provides much-needed excitement - until Angela's world is turned upside down by events which leave her locked in warfare with her lover.