Hearts and Bones (2000)

Stitched together as a seven-part tapestry of drama and emotion, Hearts and Bones delves into the intertwined lives, passionate loves, and ambitious careers of a close-knit group of friends who swap the familiarity of Coventry for the thrilling unpredictability of London. At the heart of this emotional whirlpool is Emma, whose seven-year-long love story with Mark Rose has blossomed into a marriage and a son, Sam. Emma's heart, however, is torn between Mark and his brother Rich, a charming butcher. As Emma grapples with her forbidden affection, Rich finds himself caught in a tempest of temptation, wrestling with his feelings for Emma whilst maintaining his relationship with his hairdresser girlfriend, Louise. Their bond is tested further as Louise's mother falls ill, casting a shadow over their lives. In the midst of this emotional turmoil, we meet Emma's loyal friend Amanda, navigating single life after parting ways with her investment banker beau, Michael. Then there's Sinéad, a romance novelist who harbors a secret affection for Mark, but as he weds Emma, she finds herself seeking love in the digital world. Finally, there's the carefree Robbie, Mark and Rich's youngest sibling, who arrives in London for the wedding and decides to stay, drawn by the city's promise of beer and beautiful women. Hearts and Bones is a riveting exploration of love's labyrinth, a narrative pulsating with the heartbeats of its flawed yet endearing characters.

Hearts and Bones is a drama show featuring Damian Lewis.

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