Everton Bennett rules in Empire Road but after six months away, with only Walter in charge, there are shocks in store for the 'godfather'.

Granma takes her first look at life in a big English city, and doesn’t approve of it.

Miss May is on the lookout for a new husband, and Walter is number one on her list.

16-year-old Royston has a bleak outlook on his future, realising racial prejudice will affect the opportunities available to him.

It’s a day full of surprises in Empire Road, but no one will tell Everton what’s really cooking.

Marcus becomes infatuated with teacher Camille while Ranjanaa is away.

Marcus becomes infatuated with teacher Camille while Ranjanaa is away.

Property king Walter Isaacs is the man of the moment, but when he meets his new tenants, he learns he is playing a game he cannot win.

Desmond and Royston are determined to see their new football heroes in action.

Despite attending church in the morning, having plantains and kalaloo for lunch, and watching TV all afternoon, Hortense is yearning for the Sundays she knew back home.

Miss May’s wild weekend parties are disrupted by angry protests from a white neighbour.

The prospect of a couple divorcing shocks the residents of Empire Road.

Everton and the West Indian Businessman's Association face a financial crisis.

Marcus keeps an eye on Ranjanaa when her father’s sweet shop is vandalised by a gang of racist youths.

Ranjanaa and Marcus are getting married today, and Empire Road sets out to celebrate the wedding of the year.