Bob Hoskins stars as reformed alcoholic Paddy Gargan, landlord of The Greyhound, as a new series of The Street, Jimmy McGovern’s powerful, award-winning drama, begins.

The pub, which Paddy runs with his hard-working wife, Lizzie, is the hub of the community. But Paddy’s biggest-spending customer is local gangster Thomas Miller, who also finances The Greyhound’s football team.

After football one day, Paddy catches Miller’s son, Callum, smoking in the toilets and bars him from the pub. He has to be seen to mean business – the smoking fine is £5,000. Miller is furious and challenges Paddy to drop Callum’s ban, but Paddy is resolute.

Miller threatens Paddy and Paddy’s son, Liam, threatens to retaliate. Lizzie begs Paddy to go to the police but Paddy won’t listen.

Lizzie is beside herself with worry. Loyal friend Eddie offers assistance but Paddy needs serious muscle, so who will back up him in his hour of need?

Monday 13 July
9.00-10.00pm BBC ONE