Life

Synopsis

Follow the lives and woes of the residents of a Manchester house divided into four different flats. Gemma Foster's neighbour, Emma, now goes by the name of Belle, looking to start a new life. Three other interconnected stories tell a tale of love, loss, birth, death, the ordinary, the extraordinary, and everything in between.

First Air Date: 2020-09-29

Last Air Date: 2020-11-03

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 6

Created By: Mike Bartlett

Networks: BBC One

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Top Cast

Alison Steadman as Gail Reynolds
Adrian Lester as David Aston
Victoria Hamilton as Belle Stone
Saira Choudhry as Saira Malik
Peter Davison as Henry Reynolds
Calvin Demba as Andy Okonkwo
Erin Kellyman as Maya Stone
Rachael Stirling as Kelly Aston
Joshua James as Liam Banner
Melissa Johns as Hannah Taylor

Seasons

Series 1 (2020)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Episode 1 (2020-09-29)

Gail, Belle, David and Hannah all encounter new and disruptive influences in their lives, kicking off interweaving stories set in a house in Manchester divided into four flats.
Ep. 2: Episode 2 (2020-10-06)

Gail's loyalty to Henry is tested, Andy faces a decision about his new baby, David is disturbed by a hint about Kelly’s past, and Belle’s seductive night in gets derailed.
Ep. 3: Episode 3 (2020-10-13)

David investigates Kelly’s past, Hannah is drawn to Andy, Gail confronts Henry with her feelings, and Belle's ex-husband comes back into the picture.
Ep. 4: Episode 4 (2020-10-20)

Henry grapples with the consequences of Gail’s decision, Liam throws a tense dinner party, David and Saira start a new chapter and Neil makes Belle an unexpected offer.
Ep. 5: Episode 5 (2020-10-27)

Gail returns with a new stance on life, David finally finds the truth, Belle’s sister comes home, and Hannah grapples with indecision at her hen party.
Ep. 6: Episode 6 (2020-11-03)

Hannah's wedding day arrives and all of our characters make their final choices about how to move forward with their lives.