Back To Life. Miranda (Daisy Haggard). Copyright: Two Brothers Pictures
Back To Life

Back To Life

  • TV comedy drama
  • BBC Three
  • 2019 - 2021
  • 12 episodes (2 series)

Comedy starring Daisy Haggard as a woman looking to rebuild her life after a long prison sentence. Also features Adeel Akhtar, Geraldine James, Richard Durden, Christine Bottomley, Jo Martin and more.

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Back To Life. Miranda (Daisy Haggard). Copyright: Two Brothers Pictures
Miri is undeterred as she prepares for her first day of work at Nathan's Fish & Chip shop, intent on making a success of her fresh start. But how will the locals react to her new role at the already unpopular shop?


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Miri is doing her best to integrate back into life in her small home town, having spent the past eighteen years in prison. But with the graffiti still fading on the fence outside and a rather unsavoury parcel in the morning post, the community are making it very clear that she is not welcome.

Miri is undeterred as she prepares for her first day of work at Nathan's Fish & Chip shop, intent on making a success of her fresh start. But how will the locals react to her new role at the already unpopular shop?


Meanwhile, Miri's childhood best-friend Mandy is eager to rebuild their old friendship, but it will be harder than she thinks to win back Miri, who is hurt by how her ex-best friend acted in the aftermath of that terrible night, all those years ago.


Despite her best efforts, Miri struggles to adjust to her new job and her socially-awkward boss Nathan is clearly unnerved by her past. On top of that, her increasingly persistent ex-boyfriend Dom is evidently incapable of having a platonic relationship, and the not-so-passive aggression between her parents builds. Perhaps Miri needs a friend more than she realises.


Her next-door neighbour, Billy offers a glimmer of hope. However, his attempts to kindle a friendship bring back unwelcome memories for Miri.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 15th April 2019
Time
10am
Channel
BBC Three
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Monday 22nd April 2019 10:30pm BBC1
Friday 4th February 2022 12:25am BBC3
Friday 4th February 2022 1:15am BBC3
Monday 2nd January 2023 11:15pm BBC3
Saturday 18th March 2023 9:35pm Gold
Sunday 19th March 2023 1:40am Gold
Thursday 4th May 2023 11:20pm Gold
Friday 5th May 2023 2:50am Gold
Thursday 28th September 2023 11:15pm BBC3
Wednesday 10th January 2024 12:15am BBC3
Wednesday 10th January 2024 2:55am BBC3
Thursday 4th April 2024 1:15am Gold

Cast & crew

Cast
Daisy Haggard Miranda
Adeel Akhtar Billy
Geraldine James Caroline
Richard Durden Oscar
Christine Bottomley Mandy
Jo Martin Janice
Jamie Michie Dom
Imogen Gurney Lara
Liam Williams Nathan
Guest cast
Angus Kennedy Doctor
Writing team
Daisy Haggard Writer
Laura Solon Writer
Amy Chappelhow Script Editor
Production team
Christopher Sweeney (as Chris Sweeney) Director
Debbie Pisani (as Debs Pisani) Producer
Harry Williams Executive Producer
Jack Williams Executive Producer
Sarah Hammond Executive Producer
Daisy Haggard Executive Producer
Laura Solon Executive Producer
Kate Daughton Executive Producer
Christopher Sweeney (as Chris Sweeney) Executive Producer
Rebecca Callas Line Producer
Gavin Buckley Editor
Charlotte Pearson Production Designer
Tracey Gillham Casting Director
Ben Wheeler Director of Photography
Annie Hardinge Costume Designer
Vicky Voller Make-up Designer
Solomon Grey Composer
Tim Mannion 1st Assistant Director

Video

Serving Your Ex

Miri meets her ex Dom in the chip shop.

Featuring: Daisy Haggard (Miranda), Jamie Michie (Dom) & Liam Williams (Nathan).

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