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The lives of a suburban family from Leeds are turned upside down when the matriarch wins £38 million on the lottery.
2002
Alison reveals she is pregnant, but neglects to tell husband David that the baby is actually his brother's. Phil's mother plans to christen William behind the family's back.
David makes a last-ditch effort to save his marriage as the press continue to hound the family. Meanwhile, Sarah's affair gets her into hot water.
David and Alison decide to have one last go at resolving the divorce out of court. As her wedding day dawns, Megan discovers what Virginia's been up to with Tamsin.
Sarah exacts a daring and inventive revenge on cheating teacher Daniel, while a death in the family reconciles Alison and David.
Alison reaches the end of her tether with David and Graham, and throws them both out. Beth becomes increasingly convinced Megan has been having an affair with Daniel.
David and Graham go on the run and Alison fears the worst after seeing a TV news report about a robbery. Beth is desperate for revenge and holds Megan at knifepoint out on the moors.
2001
As the family move into a mansion, David enjoys his millionaire lifestyle - but struggles to persuade Alison she can still trust him. The girls try to save their parents' failing marriage.
Alison wrecks her second honeymoon with David by dropping a bombshell about her love for Graham, and Sarah unexpectedly goes into labour.
Phil and Sarah plan to marry in secret. Meanwhile, Graham plans to seduce Alison and Virginia tells her family about her relationship with Tamsin.
Virginia makes Megan a rash promise, while Charlotte tries to persuade the family to apply to appear on a TV quiz show.
David confronts Alison about her affair with Graham, and delivers some shocking news that threatens to jeopardise the happy couple's relationship.
Charlotte begs Alison to chuck Graham out - an outcome that seems highly likely when his wife turns up out of the blue claiming complete ignorance of her husband's affair.
David helps rescue Graham from a mine shaft on the moors, but deep-seated resentments lead to a fight with tragic consequences.
Alison and David decide to wait until after the wedding before telling the police about Graham, and Sarah's hen night is full of surprises.
2003
David and Alison finalise their divorce settlement and Virginia receives a surprise proposition from Megan. Charlotte meets a partner in diabolical mischief.
As more dirt is dragged up during divorce proceedings, Virginia finds herself facing a double blast from the past when Sarah decides to recount her life story at a birthday party.
David and Alison decide to have one last go at resolving the divorce out of court, while as her wedding day dawns, Megan discovers what Virginia's been up to with Tamsin.
Megan and Virginia return from their honeymoon, while David and Alison's divorce settlement forces changes in their lifestyle. Sarah tries to stop Phil's marriage to Ciara.
Virginia tries to cope with Megan's death, while Alison not only finds herself accused of murder, but sees her relationship with Nick splashed all over the tabloids.
Sarah confronts her feelings for Phil, and Alison agonises over whether to seek happiness with hunky gardener Nick, neighbour Mike or husband David.
Amanda Redman
Alison Braithwaite
Peter Davison
David Braithwaite
Sarah Smart
Virginia Braithwaite
Sarah Churm
Sarah Braithwaite
Keeley Fawcett
Charlotte Braithwaite
Ishia Bennison
Denise Skidmore
Kevin Doyle
Mike Hartnoll
Judy Holt
Elaine Fishwick
2000
On Alison Braithwaite's 40th birthday, her daughter Charlotte gives her a ticket for the first-ever Euro-lottery - with shocking results.
Alison becomes even more determined to keep her lottery win a secret when she receives another windfall and her daughters start pleading for their share.
David struggles to keep track of the lies he is telling, while Virginia gets mugged at a cashpoint and Sarah confesses her love to her drama teacher.
David ends his affair with Elaine, but it is too late to stop the truth coming out. Meanwhile, Virginia plots revenge on Megan.
Sarah reveals she is pregnant, while David and Alison both struggle to keep their secrets from being uncovered.
As the lottery win is splashed all over the newspapers, Sarah decides her baby's fate, and Alison finally learns the truth about David's affair.
