A 1960s story set in the north of England and Australia. It follows the lives and loves of Brenda Bamford and Danny Dawson. Danny ends up in Australia after being dumped by Brenda while Brenda stays in Rochdale in hot pursuit of the man of her dreamsBrian Davis, a musician. Many twists and turns see the two main characters faced with a variety of obstacles. But in the end, do they find the happiness they both deserve?