Episode 3
Three miles north of the city centre is a little-known Manchester suburb called Harpurhey. Ten years ago it was labelled the most deprived neighbourhood in England, but there's a lot more to life around here than government statistics.
In this six-part documentary series, a vibrant mix of feisty, witty and headstrong young people show us what it's really like growing up the hard way.
The Wakefield household becomes even noisier when the family's dogs have puppies. Eleven-year-old Maddy falls in love with them instantly and is desperate to keep one, but dad Paul is less enamoured as he has the job of clearing up after the new arrivals. Busy with all the work in the launderette, redecorating the house and now nine puppies to contend with, Paul is pushed to the limit and his relationship with Karen reaches breaking point. Will time apart allow tempers to cool?
We also meet best friends Arroll, 24, and Patrick, 21, who met at a party a year ago and bonded instantly over their shared love of beauty treatments and quick-fire banter. The boys are regulars in the gay bars and beauty parlours of north Manchester and now they're about to set off on a holiday to Kavos - or Chavos, as they call it. No beauty treatment is spared as they get plucked, pampered and primed in preparation. But will their friendship survive the carnage of a holiday in Kavos?
Pidge, 21, is an unemployed chef who has just moved out of his mum's house for the first time. He's renting a room in a shared house from Nik, 51, a landlord who owns numerous properties in the area. But after only eight weeks in the house, Nik is trying to evict Pidge following complaints about loud parties. In protest, Pidge hosts a party for his birthday and spreads rubbish around the front garden. As Nik and Pidge face off for an eviction battle, Pidge has one last dirty protest to make before being forced off the property.
We also meet PC Jim Evans, 24, who has been working as a police officer in Harpurhey for the past three years. We follow Jim and his colleagues as they police one of the highest crime areas in Manchester, from tackling drunken anti-social behaviour to ticking off a couple who have been 'caught in the act'.
Trailer
Recently Updated Shows
Pawn Stars
Long before banks, ATMS and check-cashing services, there were pawn shops. Pawning was the leading form of consumer credit in the United States until the 1950s, and pawn shops are still helping everyday people make ends meet. Pawn Stars takes you inside the colorful world of the pawn business. At the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop on the outskirts of Las Vegas, three generations of the Harrison family - grandfather Richard, son Rick and grandson Corey - jointly run the family business, and there's clashing and camaraderie every step of the way. The three men use their sharp eyes and skills to assess the value of items from the commonplace to the truly historic, including a 16th-century samurai sword, a Super Bowl ring, a Picasso painting and a 17th-century stay of execution. It's up to them to determine what's real and what's fake, as they reveal the often surprising answer to the questions on everyone's mind, "What's the story behind it?" and "What's it worth?"
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
On Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, John Oliver presents a satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.
Wednesday
Smart, sarcastic and a little dead inside, Wednesday Addams investigates a murder spree while making new friends — and foes — at Nevermore Academy.
Lioness
Lioness, inspired by an actual U.S. Military program, follows the life of Joe while she attempts to balance her personal and professional life as the tip of the CIA's spear in the war on terror. The Lioness Program, overseen by Kaitlyn Meade and Donald Westfield, enlists an aggressive Marine Raider named Cruz to operate undercover alongside Joe among the power brokers of State terrorism in the CIA's efforts to thwart the next 9/11.