Plot

Helen Stephens is wrongly sentenced to 12 years in prison for murdering her boss Eric Bridges, the managing director of Entirely Tiles. Although she is sure that it will only be a matter of time before this mistake is rectified, everyone around her seems to be conspiring to keep her behind bars. Her lawyer Tony is incompetent, her sister Laura wants her flat, and fiancé Justin--her alibi--has disappeared. Her colleague Henry seems to be the only one willing to help, but he has an ulterior motive.—obeliska

Helen is finding the challenges of her new life in Broadmarsh Prison very hard. Margaret, the governor, sees prisoners as an irritation whilst Christine, Helens arsonist cellmate just wants a hug. The Top Dog ends up taking an instant dislike to Helen.