THE GIRL FROM NUMBER 22

AFTER THE DANCE IS OVER

Nellie McDonough and Molly Bennett have been best friends forever, and live near each other in a Liverpool backstreet. Over the years they have been busy helping their loved ones, and recently have received wonderful news that will affect both their families.

MANY A TEAR HAS TO FALL

George and Ann Richardson have had years of worry over their younger daughter, Tess, a small, sickly child. Things seem to be improving and the family manage to afford a visit to Wales for their first holiday. But when they return to Liverpool they soon find heartache waiting for them.

ONE RAINY DAY

Poppy Meadows, a beautiful young woman, is accidentally knocked to the ground by a young couple running out of a building. Her raincoat is ruined, but pride makes her refuse offers of help from the couple. Andrew Wilkie-Brook is unhappy with Poppy's decision - but fate suddenly intervenes.

STROLLING WITH THE ONE I LOVE

Although Kate Spencer and Monica Parry have enough to do running their homes and raising their boisterous families, they can't ignore the cry for help from a neighbour's teenage daughter.

SUNSHINE OF YOUR SMILE

For over twenty years Molly Bennett and Nellie McDonough have been best friends, supporting each other and always willing to help anyone in trouble. They realise they have a job to do when they hear about a mother who hasn't seen her son for years.

TRY A LITTLE TENDERNESS

Jenny and Laura Nightingale are as different as chalk and cheese, Jenny being pretty with a lively sense of humour whilst Laura is spoilt and moody. When Jenny is pursued by the local boys Laura's resentment begins to build.

WALKING MY BABY BACK HOME

When John Kershaw turns up in the life of Dot Baker, a young widow, everyone but Dot can see they were made for each other. What will it take for her to realise where her future happiness lies?

YOU STOLE MY HEART AWAY

Molly and Nellie have been friends and neighbours for over twenty years and have never fallen out. When the two learn there is to be a wedding that will bring their families even closer they plan a shopping trip to Liverpool.