Powerful drama set in 1960s Ireland about a young, unmarried mother-to-be whose family sends her to a convent. There, out of sight of society, her work in the laundry provides her with close friendships, which bring hope and relief from daily prayer and penance. (Radio Times)

• Anne-Marie Duff
• Bronagh Gallagher
• John Kavanagh
• Karen Ardiff
• Ruth Bradley
• Ruth McCabe
• Tina Kellegher
• Eileen Gibbons