Londoner Barrington Jedidiah Walker, Barry to his mates, is a seventy-four-year-old, Antiguan-born, exuberant Hackney personality, renowned for his dapper taste and fondness for retro suits. Carmel, his wife of 50 years, senses that Barry has been cheating on her with other women. Little does she know what’s happening: a secret, passionate affair with his male best friend and soulmate, Morris. Now facing the final chapter of his life, Barry has big choices that will force his whole family to question their futures.
Episode 1
Seventy-four-year-old Barry wants to live out his final days with his lover – but is he brave enough to leave his wife?
Episode 2
Barry returns from dropping Carmel at the airport alone to find a ringing phone with his furious daughter Maxine on the other end, demanding that he meets her that afternoon. Barry admits to Morris his inability to tell Carmel about the intended divorce.
Episode 3
Barry sets out to meet Morris and discuss their future, but his journey is haunted by memories from the past.
Episode 4
Carmel returns to her father in Antigua, where she reflects on her own secrets, regrets and her side of the complicated marriage story.
Episode 5
Barry and Donna's nights mirror each other's in an episode about how secrets and misunderstandings have shaped their world views.
Episode 6
When Barry is tasked with looking after Daniel, the two men of different generations must learn to relate to one another, until a betrayal provokes an unexpected outburst.
Episode 7
When Barry is rescued by Maxine, he must find the strength to be honest and attempt to win Morris back, while in Antigua, Carmel starts the long road to healing.
Episode 8
Barry prepares to tell Carmel the truth he has been hiding for five decades and to face a brave new world.
