Season 1

Everton Bennett rules in Empire Road but after six months away, with only Walter in charge, there are shocks in store for the 'godfather'.

Granma takes her first look at life in a big English city, and doesn’t approve of it.

Miss May is on the lookout for a new husband, and Walter is number one on her list.

16-year-old Royston has a bleak outlook on his future, realising racial prejudice will affect the opportunities available to him.

It’s a day full of surprises in Empire Road, but no one will tell Everton what’s really cooking.