Overview

Joseph falls into despair when his nine-year-old son Shea leaves for Australia with his ex Debbie. Suffering the hangover from hell, he walks away from his present life and boards a boat bound for Ireland to confront memories from his childhood.

Created by Shane Meadows

Network

• Channel 4

Seasons & Episodes

Cast

• 

  Stephen Graham

  Joseph

  4 eps

• 

  Niamh Algar

  Dinah

  4 eps

• 

  Helen Behan

  Anna

  4 eps

• 

  Frank Laverty

  Michael

  4 eps

Themes

• child abuse
• trauma
• alcoholism
• ireland
• family reunion
• care home

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