Past Life

Shay Ryan talks to his AA group about the time he became he was an alcoholic following a robbery at the betting shop that he managed. Shay finds out from a woman called Madeleine that he has not seen for 16 years that he has a son. Shay is surprised when he finds out that his son, Otto, suffers with Down's syndrome. Shay decides that he cant face his son and continues to drink. Shay realises he has failed his son and tries to stop drinking. Six months later without a drink, Shay hopes that Madeleine and Otto will forgive him.

Writing:
  • Jimmy McGovern
  • Daniel Brocklehurst
  • Alice Nutter

Stars:
Release Date: 2006-04-13
Seasons: 1 2 3
TMDb: 7.6/10
  • Country: GB
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 60

Other episodes for this season

Smoke
Episode 1 - Smoke
Meet the Parents
Episode 2 - Meet the Parents
Scar
Episode 3 - Scar
The Hero
Episode 4 - The Hero
Past Life
Episode 5 - Past Life
Loss of Control
Episode 6 - Loss of Control