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In 1961, Kempton Bunton, a 60 year old taxi driver, steals Goya's portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in London.

A policewoman sets out to discover who murdered her husband, an undercover officer.

An alien touring the galaxy breaks away from her group and meets two young inhabitants of the most dangerous place in the universe: the London borough of Croydon.

Ali and Ava, both lonely for different reasons, meet and sparks fly. Over a lunar month a deep connection begins to grow, despite the legacy of Ava's past relationship, and Ali's emotional turmoil at the breakdown of his marriage.

Following the death of her father, Alice (Ruth Wilson) returns to her home village for the first time in 15 years, to claim the tenancy to the family farm she believes is rightfully hers.

A two-part drama about the Victorian serial killer Mary Ann Cotton.

Hank Zipzer is a TV show about a young boy struggling through school because of his dyslexia.

The government cover-up of the causes behind a massive explosion in a futuristic UK metropolis spur photo journalist Jennifer Preston on to search for the truth and in the process blow open a paranormal phenomenon haunting the city.

Thomas Shelby plans to fix a horse race; some guns turn up stolen.

Following a vicious attack on a wages van at Heathrow airport in November 1962 the gang concerned are disappointed that the haul is less than expected and their leader, Bruce Reynolds, despite his wife's request that he eschews crime, is greedy for a bigger heist. This comes about when an anonymous Ulsterman alerts the gang to the Glasgow to Euston mail train, said to be carrying a million pounds. Recruiting more villains Reynolds begins his meticulous plan to halt the train with false signals at a lonely Buckinghamshire crossing and, on August 8 1963, a night later than planned, the robbery takes place. Despite Reynolds' desire to play down violence train driver Jack Mills is injured and the getaway bungled as the gang, dressed as soldiers, hole up in a farmhouse. The haul is also far more than they imagined and Reynolds is conscious that it will be harder to dispose of as the robbers go their separate ways. Soon afterwards Reynolds sees in a newspaper headline that he is a suspect and a wanted man.

Four days after the robbery Home Secretary Brooke puts Flying Squad Chief Superintendent Tommy Butler in charge of the case. Though a dour loner and not a popular colleague he assembles an efficient team including Inspector Frank Williams, who knows Reynolds of old and places him high on his suspect list, and Sergeant Jack Slipper. The discovery of a suitcase containing stolen notes leads to the first arrest whilst a tip-off takes Butler to the farmhouse HQ and a mass of forensic evidence. This begins to yield results despite Butler's superiors' Wanted poster campaign which encourages hoax callers and sends the criminals into hiding. Soon, however, Williams' work with his informants based on his suspect list starts to reel in the robbers and the cash. In January 1964 most of them stand trial and three months later receive sentences of thirty years. The police team celebrates but not Butler who, though due for retirement, stays on until the job is completed and, three years on, arrests the last gang member at large, Bruce Reynolds.

With magic long since lost to England, two men are destined to bring it back; the reclusive Mr Norrell and daring novice Jonathan Strange. So begins a dangerous battle between two great minds.

Whilst Norrell is celebrated for a daring illusion, persuading the French that the channel is full of English ships, John Segundus and Mr Honeyfoot visit Jonathan and his wife Arabella, introducing them to Mr Norrell. Norrell is impressed by Jonathan's intuitive form of magic and takes him on as his apprentice though he is dismissive of the younger man's belief that all magic stems from the Raven King, the last practitioner of magic in England some three centuries ago. Lady Pole meanwhile is subject to disturbing dreams, imagining herself in Fairy-land, and Norrell summons the Gentleman, who explains that this was the bargain for her revival, which cannot be reversed. The Gentleman also encounters Pole's valet Stephen Black, transporting him too to Fairy-land, where he is promised that he shall be a king. When Lady Pole explains her predicament to Arabella Stephen swears her to secrecy lest the lady be thought mad. Jonathan amazes the onlookers, incurring Norrell's envy, when he re-floats a stricken ship with horses conjured out of sand, prompting the prime minister. Lord Liverpool, to suggest he goes to Portugal to help the English in the Peninsular War against the French.

Jonathan arrives in Portugal to be met with a derisory reception from the Duke of Wellington, until he proves himself by fashioning a road out of rocks and reviving three French corpses, who are persuaded to give away the enemy's position, allowing for a British victory. In London a concerned Arabella visits the reclusive, disturbed Lady Pole, attracting the attention of the Gentleman, which she rebuffs. Lady Pole gives her a tapestry showing her bad dreams to show to Jonathan but Norrell, fearing he will be implicated in her distress, has his valet Childermass destroy it. He also advises Sir Walter to prevent Arabella from her visits. Jonathan returns to London, where Lady Pole attempts to avenge herself on Norrell.

Having used his magic to help Wellington win the battle of Waterloo Jonathan returns home to Arabella and the publication of his book on the history of magic. The latter is strongly opposed both by Norrell and the government, who see the Raven King as an influence on the Luddite movement. Meanwhile Lady Pole predicts something bad will befall Arabella and she is proved to be right as the Gentleman spirits her away to visit the fairy kingdom. On her return she is pronounced dead and, after Norrell refuses to revive her, she is buried. Jonathan is now more determined to publish the book as a tribute to his wife and anxious to summon the Gentleman to bring her back to life.

Having fled England to Venice, Strange attempts to drive himself insane as a way of gaining access to the fairy magic that he believes can help him resurrect his wife. In so doing, he unleashes a curse that threatens to destroy him utterly.

Norrell survives the attempt to kill him by Lady Pole, who is taken away to be cared for by John and Mr Honeyfoot. Along with Jonathan he is summoned to use magic to cure the madness of king George but refuses. Jonathan, however, calls upon the spells of the Raven King as a cure, almost playing into the hands of the Gentleman, who tries to kill George to put Stephen on the throne. Childermass, unconscious after taking the bullet intended for Norrell, finds himself visiting Fairyland, the Raven King's domain, and so does Jonathan, who marvels at it. Norrell warns him it is the home of evil, dangerous magic, causing a rift between the two men. Jonathan gets a further summons from Wellington to help fight Bonaparte but the Gentleman uses Arabella to exact revenge on him for thwarting the attempt on King George's life.

Determined to prove himself England's greatest magician, Mr Norrell makes a dangerous pact with a mysterious being.

Every year Hank's school photo matches his school report perfectly - they're both terrible. But this year Hank's making sure his photo is picture perfect.

Nas agrees to a sham engagement to Nav, who is also in the closet, but a shock revelation at home leaves her questioning everything. Falling grades prompt drastic action causing uproar.

The arrival of Steve's ex puts Mandy's nose out of joint. Jordan is ashamed of Cory's lack of interest in baby Jamie's christening so promises to pay half of the cost of the ceremony himself.

Mandy is not pleased when her put-upon mother asks her to look after her dementia-stricken father, who proves to be violent, especially when she makes a discovery which leads to a decision. Another complication is the fact that is pregnant, though Steve offers support and she is able to thwart Javid Shah's attempt to defy her. Nas's sister Razia disastrously bleaches her face to make herself more white for boyfriend Riz so Hayley dyes her skin to show solidarity but it almost leads to social services intervention with the Booth family. Jordan is finally located and in need of help.

New deputy head Javid Shah arrives, annoying Mandy with his proposal to set up a gay help group. She is further annoyed when Sadiq asks her to suspend Steve, following the incident between Riz and Cory - leading to the couple splitting up again. Another newcomer is feisty Lesbian Sam Murgatroyd and Nas falls for her. However Sam's family's racist attitude means the girls have no future together. Simone throws an engagement party for Missy and Aaron but relapses back onto the drugs and Missy throws her out.

Volunteering at a food bank Aliya spots Cory being served and posts a photo of him online but it backfires on her though Cory is also shamed when he is caught stealing food. Sadiq has his own problems when his business fails and the school's sponsorship is in jeopardy. Nas is injured when her sister Razia attacks Sam, leading her to tell her family that Sam is her girlfriend. Aliya makes her peace with Cory after the Nawazes' home is repossessed, forcing them to stay with relatives, and Cory's father has attempted suicide. Javid tries to exploit Sadiq's misfortune to undermine Mandy but she is able to foil him.

Naveed's mother Sadia, already unhappy with his attempts to be a stand-up comedian, is shocked to discover that he is also gay. Mortified by her disapproval he turns to Cory, whose reaction allows him to come out publicly and reconcile with his parents. Emma accompanies Rashid to a university reunion but feels left out when he meets an old flame Meesha and gets back with Will, leaving a clear field for Kaneez, who, having passed her driving test, is happy to date Rashid again. However Emma is troubled to find that her schoolgirl daughter Chloe has a thirty year old boyfriend called Tony.