40 - 4oD - Channel 4

Series 1 Episode 1

First Broadcast: Mon 31 December 2001 Channel 4

Anita and her friend Joanne plan a school reunion in Bristol. Four weeks before the date, they send out invitations, but not to Anita's troublesome ex, Ralph.

Aware that he has been left off the list, Ralph travels to Bristol and re-opens old wounds in their relationship. Anita and Ralph meet their old school friend Gregory, who is lonely and overweight, and has a slightly mysterious past. Gregory decides to move in on Anita.

Fellow former pupil Rob's marriage to his wife Maggie is faltering. On a work visit to a meat factory, he meets Kristina, a young illegal immigrant. He starts to follow her.

SERIES:

1. Series 1 Episode 1
  
  Anita and her friend Joanne plan a school reunion in Bristol. Four weeks before the date, they send out invitations…
  - Very strong language and sexual scenes
2. Series 1 Episode 2
  
  The second episode of 40 kicks off three months before the school reunion and establishes the background to the events…
  - Strong language and sexual violence
3. Series 1 Episode 3
  
  Ten days before the reunion, Ralph decides to tell Anita that he has found their adopted child, who is living in…
  - Very strong language and violent & sexual scenes