Set in London during the summer of 1997—amidst the fervor of the New Labour election victory and the national mourning for —the story follows:

The film received significant critical praise and won several prestigious awards:

Gideon's teenage daughter who is deeply estranged from him. She resents his past infidelities and his superficial lifestyle, even as she prepares to leave for university.

The drama serves as a commentary on the "cult of celebrity" and the "world of spin" that began to dominate British society in the late 90s. It uses the visceral, personal struggles of its characters to reflect on how people connect with one another in an increasingly artificial world.

Both Bill Nighy (Best Actor in a Mini-Series or TV Movie) and Emily Blunt (Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Mini-Series or TV Movie) won for their performances in 2007.

The production was honored for its "subtly knitted study of grief, guilt and love".