The Spencer family live in a working class estate in Dublin.
Episode 1
Charlo
May 3, 1994
A day in the life of the Dublin-based Spencer family from the perspective of Charlo, the abusive, alcoholic father and husband who makes his living as a small-time crook.
Episode 2
John Paul
May 10, 1994
The story of rebellious teenager, John Paul, just as he's starting secondary school.
Episode 3
Nicola
May 17, 1994
The story from the perspective of Nicola, who works in a clothing factory and has a particularly strained relationship with her father.
Episode 4
Paula
May 24, 1994
The story of the emotionally and physically battered matriarch, Paula, who reclaims her identity by throwing Charlo out of the house and getting a job.