There are more than 300 people living in the 116 houses on filmmaker Sue Bourne’s street. Until now she barely knew a soul. She tweaks the net curtains and reveals remarkable stories, hidden from view, on what could be any street.

There are millionaires living next door to people on benefits, convicted drug smugglers alongside classical composers. On her journey up and down the street she meets wild party animals and recluses, the very young and the very old. She finds stories of success and tragedy and sees how illness and loneliness, hope and happiness have left their mark on the lives of her neighbours.

The latest film in the new run of Cutting Edge ranges from flashes of joy to total darkness, reflecting the rich tapestry of human life that makes up My Street .

Thursday 21 February 2008 9PM, Channel 4