Penny Smith

A watchmaker finds his livelihood is threatened by cheaply imported digital watches.

Patrick and Judith have everything prepared for the arrival of their first child but when he is born, they are quite unprepared for the crisis they must face.

Wally, a caretaker in a block of flats, loses his job when the flats are used to rehouse Bhengali families.

Jacko is a painter and decorator with an eye for the ladies. He works with Eric, who's married to his sister Jean. The painting and decorating firm they work for is owned by Lionel Bainbridge.

Bill Hooper is a middle-aged woman whose outspoken liberal views and strong personality frequently bring her into conflict with her family, friends, and neighbours. Living with her fourth husband, Sam, Bill also shares her home with her divorced daughter and young grandson. The series focuses on Bill's domestic life and its intersection with the social and political issues of the day.