4 episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Warming Her Pearls | 19990217 | `Warming Her Pearls'. By Sarah Daniels, inspired by Carol Ann Duffy's poem. Annie decides to reveal a secret affair from her past. But is it too late to repair the damage already done to her daughter and granddaughter? With Rosemary Leach, Barbara Flynn and Lesley Sharp |
| 02 | Coat | 19990224 | `Coat'. By Tanika Gupta, inspired by Vicky Feaver's poem. When Yvonne gets a promotion at work, it reveal cracks in her relationship with her husband. With Adjoa Andoh, Tony Armatrading, Rob Harper and Rachel Atkins |
| 03 | Lonely Hearts | 19990303 | `Lonely Hearts'. By Helen Kluger, inspired by Wendy Cope's poem. Louise is a successful professional woman, but where is that special someone to share her life? Could a dating agency by the answer? With Tessa Peake-Jones and Douglas Hodge |
| 04 | The Love A Life Can Show Below | 19990310 | `The Love a Life Can Show Below'. By Hattie Naylor, inspired by Emily Dickinson. Annabel is a romantic novelist, passionate about food. But when passion turns to obsession, it has horrifying results. With Raquel Cassidy, Ben Onwukwe and Giles Fagan. |