New. Pat and Roy's Story: Pat's new management style works wonders at Mackintosh Textiles, but the behaviour of alcoholic husband Roy creates tension at home. [S]
New. Mack's Story: Mack is convinced he can no longer cope with running the factory. When brother Eddie turns up, it seems an ideal opportunity to make a break for freedom. [S]
New. Gary's Story: Gary, thinks he has met the woman of his dreams in sexy Tina, until she turns out to be a prostitute hired to steal his inheritance. [S]
New. Alan's Story: Alan and Sally look forward to their freedom now the children are on the verge of leaving home, but the decision to have a vasectomy leads to a shocking revelation. [S]
New. Julie's Story: Julie's brother comes home for their parents' 40th wedding anniversary celebrations and invites her to work with him in Hong Kong. [S]
New. Mark's Story: Army veteran Mark starts work at the factory to a mixed reception. The lads pay him little attention but he manages to secure a date with machinist Hannah. [S]
Trudy, Mack & Martin's Story: Mack struggles to hide his jealousy at Trudy and Martin's blossoming romance, and the couple are forced to leave the factory. [S]
New. Ronnie's Story: Lorry driver Ronnie is suspected of helping crooks steal a cargo from his employers, and as investigations proceed, a sorry tale of deception and infidelity is revealed. [S]
New. KT's Story: Katherine feels unable to walk away from her unhappy marriage and embarks on an affair with KT, the youngest worker in her husband's factory. [S]