Alan Williams (I)

Gently understated and truthful, Matt King and Steve Edge's series has been frequently delightful. The season draws to a close with Grandad (Alan Williams) getting a shock during a visit from an old friend. Elsewhere the-will-they-won't-they relationship between Reuben (Ukweli Roach) and Bell (Rebecca Night) takes yet another turn thanks to the intervention of Terry (Brendan Coyle), and Fergie (Edge) makes a surprise announcement to Loz (King) during a drawing class.

It's the sense of normality that is most striking as we meet the family at the heart of this gentle new comedy drama, executive produced by Steve Coogan. Set in Derbyshire, it follows the cramped lives of electrician Terry (Brendan Coyle), wife Jan (Lesley Sharp), their three children and Grandad (Alan Williams). The pilot begins with daughter Bell (Rebecca Night) giving birth at home.