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After the death of her husband, Kirsty Lennox remarries and rebuilds her life, watching her children find success. But the arrival of four-year-old Rowena Lennox, Kirsty's granddaughter by marriage, throws the family's plans for the future into disarray. Conflict flies when Rose Hamilton, one of Kirsty's partners in a second-hand clothing store, buys the mill her son Alex had his eye on, destroying their friendship. When Britain declares war on Germany in 1914 and the men begin to enlist, it's down to the women to carry on in their absence.

Eighteen years after being cast out by her father for falling pregnant, Kirsty Lennox returns to Paisley determined to lay the ghosts of the past to rest. Kirsty's husband Matt takes over the cabinetmaking business running it with the help of their two eldest sons. When a tragic accident befalls the family one snowy February day, it casts a pall over Kirsty's marriage and family life. Rivalry between the men in the family and Matt's chronic illness place further strains on the family, and then Kirsty's ability to earn an income is almost destroyed by an act of spite.

Nina: Mutter, Ehefrau, MTA. Erfüllt alle Rollen, doch daneben gibt es eine, von der niemand etwas weiß. Alexander: Oberarzt, Ehemann, Vater. Tut alles für seine Familie, opfert sich auf als Arzt – und wer dankt es ihm? Emilia: Gymnasiastin. Zum ersten Mal richtig verliebt. Sucht ihren eigenen Weg, geht aber den des Freundes. Ben: Student. Es geht ihm gut. Es geht ihm wirklich gut. Verdammt noch mal, es geht ihm gut! Nina, Alexander, Emilia und Ben. Eine liebevolle Mutter, ein beruflich erfolgreicher Vater, zwei wohlgeratende Kinder. Doch wenn der Druck steigt, reißt die Fassade auf.

Ambitious event planner Daisy Haywood is torn between a safe and steady engagement to Harvey Harris and her lingering love for Max Galant, the adventurous journalist who left her to pursue this career overseas. Daisy must decide if love is a luxury she can afford or the only thing worth fighting for. Reckless Bridie Haywood returns from London under a cloud of mystery; her plight worsens when her movie star good looks attract the attention of notorious Beamer’s factory boss Henry Beamer who is only after one thing.

Lila è scomparsa. Esagerata, come sempre, ha cancellato ogni traccia. Ed Elena, l'amica di tutta la vita, inizia a raccontare la storia del legame viscerale che le ha unite per sei decenni. Tra inconfessata rivalità e profondo affidamento, la ragazzina geniale e ribelle e l'amica studiosa attraversano gli anni dell'adolescenza, sullo sfondo di un rione della Napoli anni Cinquanta ritratta nella sua cruda epicità. Prima parte della tetralogia "L'amica geniale".

In the bustling heart of London’s East End, Maisie, Amanda and Bethan work long hours at the uniform factory. The pay is poor, the shifts relentless and the bombs fall far too close for comfort ­– but these three women refuse to give in to despair. For when not at the factory, the girls spend their days on the markets of Petticoat Lane, trying to source material in order to make dresses ­– doing their best to bring any small amount of joy in these troubled times. When a chance encounter leads them to a bundle of parachute silk, they decide to think bigger.

Sullo sfondo che prelude ai grandi cambiamenti degli anni Sessanta, Lila ed Elena si affacciano al mondo condividendo il desiderio di sfuggire al loro destino di ragazze cresciute nel rione napoletano.

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Liz, une jeune femme brillante et ambitieuse, voit sa vie basculer après un accident qui la rend tétraplégique. Samia, marquée par les galères et les discriminations, lutte pour mener sa vie comme elle l'entend. Alors que tout semble les opposer, leur rencontre voit naître une amitié exceptionnelle. Cette sororité sera-t-elle assez forte pour les aider à affronter les épreuves à venir et le passé de Samia qui revient la menacer ?

Cat Cleary is a 16-year-old Irish 'slummy' arriving in Liverpool to seek her fortune. Joe Calligan, a young steam-packet deckhand, thinks she's the loveliest girl he's ever seen and hasn't the heart to tell her that Liverpool is full of people tramping the streets looking for work. And then Cat sees the White Empress, a huge luxury liner. In that moment her ambition is born - to be chief stewardess. In spite of her poverty, her lack of education, her family background, Cat Cleary sets about realising her incredible dream.

Hierhin flüchtet sich Marketingexpertin Cornelia, als ihr Leben in Stockholm ins Schleudern gerät. Die Inselbewohner beharren darauf, Cornelia in ihre Gemeinschaft zu integrieren. So findet sie in der flippigen Lollo eine gute Freundin und durch den alten Ture ein neues Zuhause. Die sonst so verschlossene Cornelia taut langsam auf und stellt sich den neuen Herausforderungen.

Joanna Teale, herstellende van de dood van haar moeder en haar eigen strijd tegen borstkanker, keert terug naar het platteland van Illinois om haar onderzoek naar broedende vogels voort te zetten. Het meisje noemt zichzelf Ursa en vertelt een verbazingwekkend verhaal over zichzelf. Jo maakt zich zorgen over de thuissituatie van Ursa en besluit het meisje bij haar te laten blijven totdat ze meer weet over haar situatie.

Hamburgo, 1970. Henny celebra su cumpleaños rodeada de su familia y de sus inseparables amigas. El hilo de la complicidad que unía su vida con la de Käthe, Lina e Ida continúa ahora en las nuevas generaciones: Florentine, la modelo que regresa de París con una inesperada noticia; Katja, que sueña con fotografiar conflictos por todo el mundo.

New country, new swimsuit, new start? If only it were that easy…Debs never planned on spending midlife dodging her ex-husband and his new (younger, thinner) girlfriend. But ever since Dishonest Dave ran off with Perfect Penny from three doors down, she’s been hiding—from life, from fun, and definitely from swimsuits. Now, a long-planned reunion on Portugal’s sun-soaked coast might be just what she needs to start over.Reuniting with old friends means cocktails by the pool, belly laughs, and maybe—just maybe—flirting with the outrageously handsome landscape gardener, Eduardo.

Nach ihrer Schulzeit haben sich vier ehemalige Freunde mit der Zeit aus den Augen verloren. Nun treffen sich Michael, Bernd, Wagner und Thomas auf einer Trauerfeier wieder. Daraufhin beschließen sie gemeinsam ein Wochenende in Venedig zu verbringen. Es soll ein intensiver Aufenthalt für alle Beteiligten werden. Mit tiefgehenden Gesprächen über das Leben und vor allem über das Scheitern an der Liebe, dass alle vier nur zu gut kennen.

En el instante en que su madre fallece, el amanecer se convierte en algo inalcanzable para Gabriel. Desde la azotea del hospital, donde trata de encontrar las respuestas que necesita, cree vislumbrar alguna flotando en los labios rojos —tan rojos como Marte— de Sam, que está librando su propia batalla a tan solo unos metros, en el edificio de enfrente. Para muchos, lo que visten bajo la piel es una cárcel sin barrotes. En eso va pensando Noboa mientras pasea por Madrid en busca de su propia libertad, cuando Iván lo encuentra a él. A su lado descubre lo que es sentir de verdad.

Alla morte del padre, Anita si ritrova a convivere con la matrigna e i due fratellastri, uno dei quali lavora con lei presso la redazione di un giornale. Quando un giorno il fratellastro ruba dalla cassa, Anita è costretta a sobbarcarsi la colpa. È così che, nel carcere della Giudecca, farà la conoscenza dell'ombrosa Noemi. Una storia di amicizia al femminile, redenzione e ricerca della libertà.

Tragedy strikes the village and Sheila is determined to help those who are suffering. Sheila is determined to help those who are suffering and soon finds herself seeking out new ways to make a difference. But when her long-term beau proposes, she faces a dilemma: can she give up her new purpose in life? Land Girl Caroline throws herself into her work after her close friend Selina leaves the farm, and finds solace in new friendships. But when a new arrival comes to the farm, she can’t deny the attraction that springs up between them. Will she find the courage to follow her heart?

Recently widowed, Sheila is determined to run the Porthcurno shop on her own, despite family opposition. Seeing villagers facing hard times, she’s desperate to help but not sure where to even start. When her soldier beau breaks off their engagement to marry someone else, Land Girl Selina is devastated. Will going to the aid of her struggling sister restore her faith in human nature?

Clinging tightly to the penny in her palm, Flora’s fortune was about to change… Flora is forever grateful for the day the Stewart family rescued her from her life of poverty on London’s streets. Adopted as one of their own, she shed her rags and was finally given a place to call home. When a twist of fate calls her back to the cobbles, Flora’s new life is torn apart. Flora must make her own way if she is ever to find where she truly belongs…