Once Upon a Time in the Midlands

Plot Summary

Dek, a decent but somewhat dull man, enjoys a happy existence with beloved girlfriend Shirley. They live together with her 12-year-old, Marlene: her daughter by the delinquent Jimmy, who flew the coop years ago and hasn't been heard from since. Dek loves Shirley so much that he proposes to her on national television.

Top Cast

Robert Carlyle Jimmy

Rhys Ifans Dek

Shirley Henderson Shirley

Kathy Burke Carol

Ricky Tomlinson Charlie