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Years and Years

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Drama series following a tumultuous 15 years in Britain through the eyes of one family.

Hold on, the future's coming. In a world of accelerating change, one family draws together and apart on waves of unrest.

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Russell Tovey

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Years and Years: Series 1: Episode 1

Episode 1

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The Lyons family gather in 2019, but what will the future hold for them?

The Lyons family gather in 2019, unaware that their future holds many surprises. Absent sister Edith brings news from abroad that will change their lives forever.

One night in 2019, politician Vivienne Rook causes a scandal on live TV. At the same time, the Lyons family comes together as Rosie gives birth to a son. Brothers Stephen and Daniel gather at her bedside with grandmother Muriel, all wondering what life will be like for little Lincoln.

Five years in the future, in the London of 2024, Stephen and Celeste worry about their daughter, Bethany, who declares herself a transhuman. Back in Manchester, Daniel is now married to Ralph but is falling for a Ukrainian refugee, Viktor. When the Lyons gather for Muriel’s birthday, they’re interrupted by a call from their missing sister, Edith. She brings extraordinary news, and life for the Lyons is about to change forever.

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