After becoming deaf, concert violinist Carol undergoes surgery which could potentially restore her hearing. Alison and Chad risk their home on launching their new business, former nurse Laura takes her train-driving test after a gruelling eighteen-month training process, and Izzy attempts to give hope to future Olympic hopefuls. All their efforts, hopes and desires culminating on one day where their lives could change.
Today, we'll follow Gary as he tries for the last time to become a London cabbie - after thirty-two failed attempts, teenager Beth who's racing towards a place in Team GB's canoeing team, and a dream of an Olympic Gold, Emmet hoping to conquer the world of competitive barbering. and Alex and Sarah whose dream of adopting hangs in the balance. All their efforts, hopes and desires culminating on one day where their lives could change.
Today, we'll be with Mark as he discovers if his life-threatening cancer has returned, David, who's determined to be crowned Premier Butcher of Year, Louise and Mark as they struggle with the grueling process of IVF, and severely deaf Melissa as she attempts to break into show business. All their efforts, hopes and desires culminating on one day where their lives could change.
Today, the villagers of South Moreton discover if they can save their village pub from developers. MS sufferer, Tracey finds out if man's best friend can help restore her independence, Bethany has a blood test that'll reveal whether she's a carrier of the gene responsible for breast cancer and Chris finds out if he has what it takes to make it as a professional footballer at the ripe old age of twenty-three. All their efforts, hopes and desires culminating on one day where their lives could change.
Today, we'll follow Amreeta as she undergoes intricate surgery in an attempt to regain her sight. Luke, who was born with Spina Bifida, as he takes his driving test in an attempt to gain independence, Donald and Sue as they find out if they can foster and provide a loving home to vulnerable children and Nik and Caroline as they try to launch themselves into the competitive world of street food at one of London's top foodie destinations. All their efforts, hopes and desires culminating on one day where their lives could change.
After developing multiple sclerosis, ex-railway worker Simon finds out if man’s best friend can help restore his independence. Entrepreneurs Charlotte and Kim risk their business in a bid to launch their new product, and seven-year-old Alice, who suffers from a rare condition, finds out if she qualifies for a made-to-measure wheelchair. All their efforts, hopes and desires culminate on one day when their lives could change.
Today's episode follows supermarket manager Calvin as he tries to overcome his soul-destroying stammer, 24-year-old Ayesha as she pursues her dreams of becoming a police officer, and mum-of-two Emma, who is out to win a prestigious design competition in one of the UK’s most famous stores. All their efforts, hopes and desires culminate on one day when their lives could change.
After being seriously injured, ex-commando Greg is on a mission to represent Great Britain once again – this time as an elite athlete. Alicia and Dexter struggle with the gruelling process of IVF, having failed twice before, and construction engineer Gary is desperate to kick start his new gin business. All their efforts, hopes and desires culminate on one day when their lives could change.
Self-taught chef Thuy vies for first place in Gok Wan's national restaurant awards, and diabetic Abigail waits to hear if she'll receive treatment that could save her life.
Andrea discovers if her life-threatening cancer has returned, while deli worker Jamie is determined to be crowned the best musical comedian in the UK.
Former West End, Billy Elliot star Brodie is trying to secure a place at one of the UK’s top ballet schools, Michelle is pitching for a donation to help transform an unloved hospital courtyard into a therapeutic green space, and Nelema, who was born profoundly deaf, takes her driving test in a bid to achieve her dream job. All their efforts, hopes and desires culminate on one day when their lives could change.
Up for auction today is a highly prized Harley Davidson motorcycle - but what did its former owner do to end up having his bike seized by police and sold off? And we see how a cunning burglar has all the proceeds of his crimes sold off to repay his victims. But proceeds of crime money is a big plus for an all-male choir, who are receiving funding paid for by cash and assets seized from crooks!
After suffering from a serious stroke, car enthusiast Peter is determined to get back in the driving seat. 19-year-old Antonia undergoes invasive surgery, but will she recover in time for her Team GB Paralympic trials? And local hero Colin faces his final hurdle in getting a community wind farm up and running, after 11 years. All their efforts, hopes and desires culminate on one day when their lives could change.
Teenager Kate undergoes a genetic test for Huntington’s disease, ex-retail manager Howard waits for an important planning decision that could affect his new business, and horse enthusiast Charley attempts to achieve her dreams of becoming a professional horse-riding coach. All their efforts, hopes and desires culminate on one day when their lives could change.
Today, Tommy competes for the opportunity to work in a Michelin-starred restaurant with award-winning chef Angela Hartnett. Batuhan, who has muscular dystrophy, takes his driving test in an attempt to gain independence, and the villagers of Cheavely in Cambridgeshire try to save their local church from disrepair. All their efforts, hopes and desires culminate on one day when their lives could change.
