Sensitive Skin

Davina Jackson and her husband Al seem to have won the prize living their lavish lifestyle. But not everyone is happy, and soon they find themselves asking ...is this the life they really want?

Davina looks back on her childhood, and returns to her old haunts where the ghostly appearance of her imaginary friend reminds her of a childhood when nothing could hold her back. She is left to wonder where she lost her way.

Al is trying to write an article on what makes a classic. But when a world-famous author flies in from America and sets his eyes on Davina, he tells Al that she is an absolute classic and begins to seduce her.

Roger fires his piano teacher for making eyes at his wife Veronica. Davina is shocked and she thinks he has only done it to show his more general contempt for artists. So she employs Greg, the piano teacher, to give lessons to Al. But…

Davina is worried that her brother-in-law Roger wants to start an affair with her. It is only after the unexpected arrival of Roger’s son Michael, that the true nature of Roger’s desires are revealed.

Al is losing everything. First, it’s his car radio, then it’s his newspaper column, and finally it’s his wife. But even after that, there is a still greater loss to come.

Following Al's sudden death, Davina is forced to cope with life alone and a sister who blames her for everything. After six months of mourning, Davina decides it's time to relaunch her life and embarks on a journey to rediscover happiness…

Davina's quest for self-realisation brings her under the influence of Sue Shortstop, an ardent feminist and scourge of male panellists on discussion shows. As Davina gets in touch with her inner goddess, Shortstop’s husband Ed appears…

Davina meets Tom Paine, a personal shopper, who helps her to believe that there is life (and style) after widowhood. They visit Davina’s mother in hospital but, as her mother’s life hangs in the balance, Davina and her sister, Veronica,…

After doing a little sole searching, Davina's son, Orlando, returns, and reveals he has fallen in love. Davina persuades Orlando to move in with her but is more than a little surprised when she mistakes his new girlfriend, Cheryl, for his…

Davina pays her third visit to the heart doctor, only to be told she is in excellent health. However, it seems that the doctor, Matthew, has other reasons than her heath for asking her to return. Davina’s brother-in-law, Roger, is on…

Davina’s friend, Lizzie, has been waiting for 17,532 days. She doesn't know for what, just that her wait is finally over. In the face of unexpected tragedy, Davina assesses how far she has actually moved forward. She helps Ed, who has…