The End of the Line

Episode 15 - Maxine

After an encounter with a stranger, Maxine reflects on why same-sex couples with a child have to be asked which of them is the "real" mother.  
Maxine was played by Hannah Genesius.  
The episode was written by Emily Morgan and directed by Mark Heywood. 

Episode 14 - Siân

As Siân prepares for her late husband’s funeral, she looks back at their life together. She recalls their first meeting, their joint decision not to have children, and how all they ever wanted was each other.  She also has some choice words for anybody tempted to ask if she now regrets that choice as she faces a future on her own.
Siân was played by Dame Harriet Walter.  
The episode was written by Helen Cattle and directed by Mark Heywood. 

Episode 13 - Sarah

During her regular radio show, DJ Sarah answers questions from her listeners concerning a video she made about women who freeze their "lady eggs".   As her listeners report it is clear that it's not all plain sailing. She launches an impassioned plea for the world to "stop making money from our bits."  
Sarah Story played herself. 
Written and directed by Mark Heywood. 

Bonus episode - behind the scenes interview

Ahead of the launch of series two, we delve into the archives and dust off an interview with the show's creator, Mark Heywood, and Romy Park who plays MONA in episode 8.  It's a fascinating insight into the inspiration for the show.

Episode 12 - Claire

Midway through an arranged date, Claire freaks out in the bathroom as she releases that for the first time in her life she can make her own decisions - the problem is, she doesn't know what she wants. 
Claire - played by Siobhan Athwal. 
Written and directed by Mark Heywood. 
 

Episode 11 - Dawn

As she reflects on her sister's imminent wedding, Dawn slips into a stream of consciousness as she debates who to take as her plus one.  
 
Dawn - played by April Kelley. 
Written by Tom Taplin. 
Directed by Mark Heywood. 

Episode 10 - Stacey

Stacey pays her mum a birthday visit and reflects on the prediction a school teacher made over a decade ago.  She hopes her mum would have been proud of her, even had the prediction come true.
 
Stacey - played by Aoife Smyth.
Written by Aoife Smyth and Mark Heywood. 
Directed by Mark Heywood
 
 

Episode 9 - Lauren

Lauren reflects on the wedding conversation that changed her life, and how she never dated anyone that made her feel that she wanted to be a mom.  So instead, she's in love with being Lauren.
 
Lauren - played by Nicole Schaeffer.
Story by Nicole Schaeffer and Mark Heywood.  Written and directed by Mark Heywood.