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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.
Aired: Aug 10, 2009 Genre: DramaCasts: Timothy Spall Ger Ryan Anna Friel Bob Hoskins Stephen Graham Emily BeechamCreated By: Jimmy McGovernProducers:Duration: 1h Rating: 0 Country:Production: