Perfect Ward

Drama following the lives of a group of midwives working in the poverty-stricken East End of London during the 1950s, based on the best-selling memoirs of Jennifer Worth.

When Sam returns home to the tidal island where he grew up to attend a funeral, he soon discovers that the seedy underbelly of this small community harbours more than just a few secrets.

Alice is a grieving childless mother. Her deepest desire is to be with her lost child. Alice's grief manifests itself as Echo - a much wanted but imagined memory. As Echo draws Alice into her world - underwater -- for a brief moment of joy, Alice is united with Echo...before having to choose....