Overview
A gripping story of love, deceit, betrayal and survival set against the backdrop of the Miners' Strike of 1984-85. Michelle is married to Gary, a young miner who goes on strike as soon as the dispute between the Thatcher government and the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) begins. Meanwhile, her sister Linda's husband Paul is a local policeman. Paul becomes more and more voluble in his opposition to the strike, while Linda looks around her and witnesses the women of her community suddenly find a voice and independence. The scene is set for political and personal conflicts which would change their lives forever.
| Actor | Age then | Age now | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 29 | 49 | |
 | 30 | 51 | |
 | 25 | 46 | |
 | 34 | 55 | |
 | 38 | 58 | |
 | 59 | 79 | |
 | 58 | 78 | |
 | - | - | |
 | 36 | 56 | |
 | 35 | 56 |