Alma's Not Normal: Trailer, certificate and where to watch
Sophie Willan's BAFTA-winning comedy of hard knocks
Year: 2022
Certificate: 15
This show is full-on, but it's got a huge heart and never ceases to be as surprising as it is shocking. That's all down to Alma, the flame-haired hurricane at its centre - played by Sophie Willan, who also wrote the show, and won BAFTAs for her writing and her performance.
It's essentially a comedy drama about life after growing up in care, and is based on Willan's own experiences. Most controversially, Alma dips a toe into sex work in series one (in series two, she discovers she's even barred from that career path), but the show mainly focuses on her attempts to reconcile her upbringing and build bridges with her chaotic family, while trying to remain positive and envisioning a fabulous future for herself. You can't help but root for her as you laugh and cry along. (Two series)
