Walter receives a letter from his mother telling him that his younger brother Valentine is coming from Sierra Leone to live with him. Valentine's arrival causes a stir, not least with Walter's wife who thinks he will be a bad influence.

Walter receives a letter from his mother telling him that his younger brother Valentine is coming from Sierra Leone to live with him. Valentine's arrival causes a stir, not least with Walter's wife who thinks he will be a bad influence.

Walter receives a letter from his mother telling him that his younger brother Valentine is coming from Sierra Leone to live with him. Valentine's arrival causes a stir, not least with Walter's wife who thinks he will be a bad influence.

Walter arranges a job interview for Valentine at the car parts factory where he works. Bagpipes jumps at the chance to avoid his and Kirsty's anniversary by joining Valentine on a cash-in-hand electrical job at a flat that is a brothel.

Walter arranges a job interview for Valentine at the car parts factory where he works. Bagpipes jumps at the chance to avoid his and Kirsty's anniversary by joining Valentine on a cash-in-hand electrical job at a flat that is a brothel.

Walter arranges a job interview for Valentine at the car parts factory where he works. Bagpipes jumps at the chance to avoid his and Kirsty's anniversary by joining Valentine on a cash-in-hand electrical job at a flat that is a brothel.

Keen to revive his football career Valentine signs up for open trials with Leyton Orient. Meanwhile, Agnes and Kirsty discover that their elderly neighbour Ernie has been dead for days and vow to give him a dignified send-off.

Keen to revive his football career Valentine signs up for open trials with Leyton Orient. Meanwhile, Agnes and Kirsty discover that their elderly neighbour Ernie has been dead for days and vow to give him a dignified send-off.

Keen to revive his football career Valentine signs up for open trials with Leyton Orient. Meanwhile, Agnes and Kirsty discover that their elderly neighbour Ernie has been dead for days and vow to give him a dignified send-off.

Walter's goddaughter arrives at the flat in a panic and begs Walter for help. Her engagement party is about to be ruined as her father disapproves of the union and refuses to participate. Walter and Agnes step in to act as family elders.

Walter's goddaughter arrives at the flat in a panic and begs Walter for help. Her engagement party is about to be ruined as her father disapproves of the union and refuses to participate. Walter and Agnes step in to act as family elders.

Walter's goddaughter arrives at the flat in a panic and begs Walter for help. Her engagement party is about to be ruined as her father disapproves of the union and refuses to participate. Walter and Agnes step in to act as family elders.

London, 1985. Amid the tower blocks and shell suits, life for Walter and Agnes Easmon is all about quiet routine. They arrived from Sierra Leone 13 years ago and are happy earning enough to pay the bills with a bit left over to send back home. Walter works hard alongside his friend and neighbour Bagpipes at a nearby factory while Agnes patrols the estate selling make-up door to door. Their British born son Kobna and his best mate Dean hang out on the estate playing football and doing their best to dodge the local thugs. But then Walter's brother Valentine arrives and his exuberance and lust for life changes everything. Looking to make a life for himself in the UK, he crashes into their lives bringing laughter, music and chaos. He quickly finds work, falls in love and ignites a passion for music in Kobna. He may frustrate Agnes and test Walter's patience but Kobna adores his funcle Valentine and after all, he is family. Created by and featuring Idris Elba with an ensemble cast ...

Rumours of redundancies throw Bagpipes' plans up in the air. Kobna and Dean run away and a heartbroken Valentine lands a delivery job.