Housewife, 49

In this powerful and poignant drama, Nella Last's life takes an unexpected turn for the better when she joins the Women's Voluntary Service office in Barrow-in-Furness during World War II, shattering her husband Will's plans to hold on to his controlling grip on their family. As Nella finds new purpose and belonging among a community of women, her relationships with those around her - including her estranged sons and a close friend - are put to the test. This moving adaptation of Nella Last's wartime diaries stars Victoria Wood as the titular housewife-turned-war-hero, delivering a nuanced and deeply human portrayal of one woman's journey from isolation to empowerment.