Description: Six neighboring houses in northern England set the stage for The Street, the new BBC series from acclaimed British film and television screenwriter Jimmy McGovern (Cracker). In each multi-faceted episode, lives intertwine and dramas unfold -- weaving a tapestry of intimate stories about friendship, love, family, betrayal and redemption. The Street stars an outstanding ensemble cast that includes Timothy Spall (Secrets & Lies), OscarĀ®-winner Jim Broadbent (Iris), Jane Horrocks (Absolutely Fabulous) and Sure Johnston (Waking the Dead).