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Guilt, violence and impossible choices – what does it take to survive? Tense, gritty and heartbreaking – Jimmy McGovern's award-winning prison drama, with an all-star cast.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Guilt, violence and impossible choices – what does it take to survive? Tense, gritty and heartbreaking – Jimmy McGovern's award-winning prison drama, with an all-star cast.
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Episode 1
Struggling single mother Orla finds herself in a desperate situation after being sent to Carlingford prison. There, she meets Kelsey, a young heroin addict, and Abi, a tough lifer.
Directed by Andrea HarkinWritten by Helen BlackGuest stars Michelle Butterly, Alicia Forde, Karen Henthorn, Gemma Lawman, Faye McKeever, Nicholas Nunn, Matilda Firth, Brody Griffiths
Episode 2
Six months on, Orla finds herself back in prison. Desperate for her kids, how far will she go to take action? Meanwhile, Abi considers revenge, and Kelsey plans for her future.
Directed by Andrea HarkinWritten by Helen BlackGuest stars Alicia Forde, Karen Henthorn, Faye McKeever, Nicholas Nunn, Stephen Whitfield, Matilda Firth, Brody Griffiths, Isaac Lancel-Watkinson
Episode 3
Abi and Kelsey bond after the birth of Kelsey’s baby, Orla faces the consequences of her actions, and intense pressure builds in the prison.
Directed by Andrea HarkinWritten by Helen BlackGuest stars Alicia Forde, Faye McKeever, Nicholas Nunn, Matilda Firth, Brody Griffiths, Isaac Lancel-Watkinson, Lisa Millett, Louise Lee
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Sean BeanMark Cobden
Stephen GrahamEric McNally
Bella RamseyKelsey Morgan
Siobhan FinneranMarie-Louise O'Dell
Jodie WhittakerOrla O'Riordan
Tamara LawranceAbi Cochrane
Karen HenthornElizabeth O'Riordan
BBC OneUnited Kingdom
BBC Studios Drama ProductionsUnited Kingdom
