Beginning in Yorkshire in the 1890s, the series is a rags-to-riches tale of a working-class family.

[2] The six-part series adaptation is from Playground Entertainment and helmed by Amy Roberts and Loren McLaughlan.

[3] Also writing episodes are Emma Reeves and Liz Lake, while Roberts and McLaughlan are executive producers.

[7] Announced as leading the cast are Claire Cooper and Liam McMahon as Mary and Sam Hardacre, with their children Joe, Liza, and Harry, played by Adam Little, Shannon Lavelle and Zak Ford-Williams.

[13] Carol Midgely in The Times described the series as "untaxing, escapist fare".