1974: Against the backdrop of a violent miners strike in their quiet Northumbrian village, a likeable teenage artist falls in love with the new girl from London, but their tempestuous relationship and attempts to escape cause him to betray his family, community and best friends; he becomes dangerously embroiled in the rioting of the strike. With attempts to reconcile them failing, he must choose between his old friends and his new love.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| AAndy BlackMark Summers | Mark Summers |
 Jennifer BrydenSue Proudlock | Sue Proudlock |
| LLyndsey LennonClaire Armstrong | Claire Armstrong |
| DDanny McCreadyBig George Armstrong | Big George Armstrong |
| JJimmy CarterTony Best | Tony Best |
| PPeter G. ReedMr Stevenson | Mr Stevenson |
| AAnn RidleyMargaret Armstrong | Margaret Armstrong |
| FFran BriggsMrs Jean Tait | Mrs Jean Tait |
| MMatthew BrownJonta | Jonta |
| WWayne ThompsonMr Thompson | Mr Thompson |
| BBilly FaneFriendly Miner on Bus | Friendly Miner on Bus |
| BBill E. MeeksBarman Mr Best | Barman Mr Best |
| BBrian HindmarchPolice Sergeant | Police Sergeant |
| JJo KellyChipshop Worker | Chipshop Worker |
| CCraig RutherfordJob Centre Clerk | Job Centre Clerk |
| JJason SavinMiner | Miner |
| AAdam BaroniFighting Policeman | Fighting Policeman |
| JJonas Daniel AlexanderMan Talking to Mark in Nightclub | Man Talking to Mark in Nightclub |
| FFrances HollandGirl Talking to Mark in Nightclub | Girl Talking to Mark in Nightclub |
| DDorothy LawrenceMary Summers | Mary Summers |