The Trouble With Maggie Cole

See what happens when idle gossip escalates out of control and starts to affect people’s lives. Set in a picturesque fishing village, the series centers on Maggie Cole, the self-appointed oracle of this close-knit community.

Maggie Cole was supposed to be doing a radio interview on the history of Thurlbury, but the journalist and the gin and tonics have other plans.

Her victim’s faces plastered on the front page of the paper; thousands have heard the interview. How will Maggie recover from Radiogate?

Historian Maggie Cole is asked to an interview her coastal village, Thurlbury. Maggie throws a garden party where she plays the interview in full, revealing all the guarded secrets, indiscretions and gossip, changing life in Thurlbury forever.

As Maggie begins to move on from Radio-gate, the family celebrates happy news. But does Paul have a secret he’s hiding?

Peter Cole is visibly jittery from public and press attention following Maggie’s interview. Author Marcus bonds with Jill and Maggie continues her mission to right all of her wrongs, with a tense visit to local hairdresser Kelly.

As Maggie continues to seek amends with her neighbors, she makes a horrifying discovery in a confrontation with Roxanna. Gambling debts plague Alex and the community’s continued pressure on Peter threatens his job and family.

Hoping to put everything behind her, Maggie heads to the town hall but is surprised to learn about a shocking secret her husband and son have been hiding.

Devastated Maggie heads to the local pub to obtain a room, only to face another townsperson wronged by Radio-gate. Becka and Maggie share a rare moment, putting things into perspective for Maggie. Karen surprises Peter in a borderline terrifying way.

Maggie needs a night to herself leaving Paul with a vegetable lasagna for dinner. Having to work late, Karen insists they have fish and chips.

It’s the day of the village celebrations, but not everyone is in the mood. Maggie still has to make amends with Jill and Marcus, but is most concerned with reuniting with her family. A series of events could change life in Thurlbury forever.

The town flocks to the anniversary festival while Marcus admits how his feelings for Jill are affecting his work.