First broadcast on BBC One in 2009 this much loved and long running series has broadcast 65 episodes in total, each one telling the story of a different character who is going through a pivotal moment in their life. The show is created and produced by Jimmy McGovern as his first project for daytime television. Series 12 is the most recent series which aired in 2021 and is currently available on BBC iPlayer. A plethora of top British acting talent has appeared in the series including Emma Lowndes, Robert James-Collier, Amy Nuttall and Samatha Bond.