Long running Channel 4 soap opera, set near Chester, which follows a group of teenage friends and their families as they graduate through GCSEs, A-Levels, and College into the world of work. Series launched in 1995 and the cast over the years has included Nick Pickard, Jennifer Metcalfe, Will Mellor and Jeremy Edwards. Twice winner of Best British Soap at the British Soap Awards and 8 BAFTA nominations for Best Soap and Continuing Drama.