Big dreams, no qualifications and always herself. Mum’s been sectioned, Gran’s too busy, but after a messy break-up, wild child Alma aims to break free in Bolton.
Writer: Sophie Willan
Producer: Gill Isles
Director: Andrew Chaplin
Alma
Leanne
Joan
Lin
Jim
BIll
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6 episodes
After a recent break-up, Alma tries to get her life back on track. But with no job, no qualifications and a rebellious streak a mile wide, it is not going to be easy.
Runtime: 29 minAlma reluctantly takes up the position of ‘Sandwich Artiste’ at SubNGo. But after a demeaning trial shift she decides to try a different career path.
Runtime: 29 minAlma is finally making some money by embracing her role as Ruby when she meets Phil. He’s a client who is handsome and sophisticated, but is he too good to be true?
Runtime: 29 minThere’s some good news for Lin, as her section could finally be lifted - but it means Alma has to convince Grandma Joan to let her mum move in.
Runtime: 29 minWhen social services sends through her records, Alma faces up to her experiences of being in the care system. Will she end up missing out on an opportunity of a lifetime?
Runtime: 29 minNews that Alma will be leaving for a six month theatre tour looks like it might push her mum Lin over the edge. Is Alma prepared to give up on her dreams to save her mum?
Runtime: 29 minAfter a recent break-up, Alma tries to get her life back on track.
6 episodes
Alma is back in town and desperate for things to be different. And they certainly are different - Joan has some shocking news that’s going to change everything.
Runtime: 27 minGrandma advises Alma to have some fun, so she finds herself a date and bags a job at Leanne’s – neither of which go to plan. Maybe Alma’s fine as she is.
Runtime: 28 minReunited with her extended family for the funeral of her great-grandmother, Alma realises that her eccentric Boltonian family is what makes her unique.
Runtime: 29 minAlma has been dreaming of meeting her long-lost father since she was a little girl. When she finally tracks him down, can he live up to the man she’s always dreamt of?
Runtime: 29 minJoan has more shocking news. She writes a bucket list and demands Alma and Lin help her to complete it. They take an unforgettable trip to Blackpool.
Runtime: 28 minAlma decides to channel Erin Brockovich to help her mum get out of a legal pickle she’s found herself in. Jim encourages Alma to start writing again.
Runtime: 29 minAlma's Not Normal Trailer