At the Mile End Gate

Set in 1945, as soldiers return to the ravaged East End after the war, Tom Smith is eager to reunite with his wife, Jessie, and their children. However, he discovers that life at home is riddled with challenges, including the heart-wrenching decision to put their infant daughter, Emma-Rose, into care due to financial struggles and the complications surrounding Jessie's former relationship. As Tom grapples with these revelations, he must confront both the harsh realities of post-war life and the emotional turbulence of his family's situation.