Jimmy McGovern, one of British television's most prolific and influential writing talents, returns to BBC1 with a major new drama series starring Jim Broadbent, Jane Horrocks, Sue Johnston and Timothy Spall. The creator of the multi-award-winning series Cracker, and critically acclaimed feature films Priest and Liam, returns to BBC1 for the first time since The Lakes. Set in the North of England, each emotionally-powerful episode throws the spotlight on a different house in The Street. Each story is unique, but linked by community and shared experience. Currently 9.5/10