In 2019, politician Vivienne Rook causes a scandal on live TV, and the Lyons family are brought together when their youngest sibling, Rosie, goes into labour. In 2024, Stephen and his wife, Celeste, worry about their socially withdrawn daughter.
With the world still reeling from the events of Hong Sha, Edith returns home with a secret, Daniel tries to build a new life with Viktor, and Rosie and Edith are amazed by Viv Rook's power and passion at a political rally for her MP campaign.
Stephen and Celeste try to rebuild their shattered lives; Daniel's world turns to terror when Viktor has to flee from Kiev; Daniel uses his birthday party at Muriel's to reveal his dangerous plan to family and friends.
Daniel's engagement to Viktor descends into panic as events across Europe heat up; Rosie sets up her own business with new boyfriend Jonjo, and celebrates with a family feast; Celeste is busy hiding her suspicions about Stephen's secret life.
A new Britain begins to take shape with Viv Rook as prime minister; Edith tries to investigate mysterious stories about The Disappeared; Rosie finds her estate fenced off by the privatised police.
As Viv Rook's regime tightens its grip, the entire Lyons family must take action; spurred on by both Muriel and Daniel, Rosie faces up to the troops surrounding her home.
Emma Thompson
Vivienne Rook MP
Rory Kinnear
Stephen Lyons
T'Nia Miller
Celeste Lyons
Russell Tovey
Daniel Lyons
Jessica Hynes
Edith Lyons