In the first series, Bren and Tony's relationship begins to develop, and she supports him as he undergoes chemotherapy. Philippa tries to organise team-building activities, the factory receives a royal visit, Bren's mother causes a scandal in the factory, the team bring their mothers to work, HWD Components merges with a Japanese company and Tony is temporarily replaced by Nicola Bodeux due to his treatment. Bodeux resigns after causing the canteen staff to strike, leading Bren to take charge on an interim basis amidst a crisis for the company.
in the first series bren and tony's relationship begins to develop and she supports him as he undergoes chemotherapy philippa tries to organise team-building activities the factory receives a royal visit bren's mother causes a scandal in the factory the team bring their mothers to work hwd components merges with a japanese company and tony is temporarily replaced by nicola bodeux due to his treatment bodeux resigns after causing the canteen staff to strike leading bren to take charge on an interim basis amidst a crisis for the company