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Time(2021–2026)
June 6, 20213 Seasons · 9 Episodes
Ended
Drama
Crime
3.8from 294 users
Overview
Guilt, violence and impossible choices – what does it take to survive?
Created by Jimmy McGovern
Network BBC One
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Guilt, violence and impossible choices – what does it take to survive?
2021
Mark Cobden is sent to prison and has to learn quickly how to survive. When an inmate identifies prison officer Eric McNally’s weakness, he faces an impossible choice.
Mark is being bullied by fellow inmate Johnno. Does he tell the prison officers and be labelled a grass or risk the attacks becoming more and more violent? Eric’s son is attacked.
Mark suffers a tragic personal loss and is given the chance to leave prison for a day. Eric is forced to take greater risks to protect his family. But where will he draw the line?
Siobhan Finneran
Marie-Louise O'Dell
David Tennant
Bobby Bailey
Daniel Ryan
Freddie Jennings
Jo Joyner
Nicola
Vinette Robinson
Erica
Louis McCartney
James
Ollie McNulty
Peter Palmerston
2023
Struggling single mother Orla finds herself in a desperate situation after being sent to Carlingford prison. There, she meets Kelsey, a young heroin addict, and Abi, a tough lifer.
Six months on, Orla finds herself back in prison. Desperate for her kids, how far will she go to take action? Meanwhile, Abi considers revenge, and Kelsey plans for her future.
2026
New chaplain Marie-Louise arrives at HMYOI Alderwick and clashes with veteran officer Bailey. Meanwhile, young offenders struggle through the first weeks of their incarceration.
After tragedy strikes, custodial manager Bailey faces mounting pressure, while Marie-Louise supports troubled inmates. Meanwhile, Peter and James form an unlikely bond.
Abi and Kelsey bond after the birth of Kelsey’s baby, Orla faces the consequences of her actions, and intense pressure builds in the prison.
A new relationship adds strain to Bailey's dilemma, while Peter grapples with telling the truth about the death of an innocent man. Marie-Louise debates whether to take a risk.
