After a recent break-up, Alma tries to get her life back on track. But with no job, no qualifications and a rebellious streak a mile wide, it is not going to be easy.
Alma reluctantly takes up the position of ‘Sandwich Artiste’ at SubNGo. But after a demeaning trial shift she decides to try a different career path.
Alma is finally making some money by embracing her role as Ruby when she meets Phil. He’s a client who is handsome and sophisticated, but is he too good to be true?
There’s some good news for Lin, as her section could finally be lifted - but it means Alma has to convince Grandma Joan to let her mum move in.
When social services sends through her records, Alma faces up to her experiences of being in the care system. Will she end up missing out on an opportunity of a lifetime?
News that Alma will be leaving for a six month theatre tour looks like it might push her mum Lin over the edge. Is Alma prepared to give up on her dreams to save her mum?
After a recent break-up, Alma tries to get her life back on track.
Alma is back in town and desperate for things to be different. And they certainly are different - Joan has some shocking news that’s going to change everything.
Grandma advises Alma to have some fun, so she finds herself a date and bags a job at Leanne’s – neither of which go to plan. Maybe Alma’s fine as she is.
Reunited with her extended family for the funeral of her great-grandmother, Alma realises that her eccentric Boltonian family is what makes her unique.
Alma has been dreaming of meeting her long-lost father since she was a little girl. When she finally tracks him down, can he live up to the man she’s always dreamt of?
Joan has more shocking news. She writes a bucket list and demands Alma and Lin help her to complete it. They take an unforgettable trip to Blackpool.
Alma decides to channel Erin Brockovich to help her mum get out of a legal pickle she’s found herself in. Jim encourages Alma to start writing again.
