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Gail's agoraphobia keeps her inside where she escapes into romance novels. She shares a house with her Nan, recently back from the hospital. Gradually, they both try to reach out to each other to break their isolation. Rob plunges further into his addiction as a way of numbing his heartbreak over the death of his girlfriend. In his stupor, he dreams of embracing her again. Mr & Mrs Gladwin are going through a shift in their 60 year relationship. Years of resentment and unspoken truths have built a barrier between them that Mrs Gladwin, in her abiding love, tries to erode in little gestures.

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Top billed cast

Tara BallardSarah
Betty BenchMrs Gladwin
Michael SochaMike
Freddie CunliffeJon
Patricia LovelandNan Wilson
Frank BenchMr Gladwin
Rachel McIntyreGail Wilson
Che CorrDavid
Jane FoxhallTess' Mum
Liam McIlfatrickRob

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