
On the outskirts of Birmingham and the margins of society the Billingham family perform extreme rituals and break social taboos as they muddle through a life decided by factors beyond their control. At times shocking and laced with an unsettling humor, three episodes unfold as a powerful evocation of the experience of growing up in a Black Country council flat.

as Ray

as Liz

as Older Ray

as Older Liz

as Lol

as Will

as Sid

as Jason

as Hilda

as Richard (Aged 10)

as Richard (Aged 16)

as Jason (Aged 2)

as Kevin

as Dean

as Cahill

as Cahill's Mum

as Cahill's Dad

as Zeinab

as Salah

as Tony

as Zoo Keeper

as Cable Car Attendant

as Headteacher

as Social Services

as Children in the Street

as Children in the Street

as Schoolboys

as Schoolboys

as Neighbour