An influential drama set in the tough corporate world of network television. As Ellen Cunningham decides to take on the difficult task of re-writing and re-editing a mammoth 30-hour series she jeopardises not only her professional career but also the already difficult personal relationship she has with the series producer.

Angelica Hutton, an actress (Sian Barbara Allen) who gets the most important role of her career learns that she has a brain tumor. Ellen Cunningham decides to give her friend, Angelica Hutton, that one big acting break. But Jack Kiley's reputation at Trans-Atlantic Broadcasting is riding on the show, and now Angelica could put their careers in danger.

Dan Costello-super salesman for Trans-Atlantic Broadcasting- has a drinking problem which triggers a major crisis between the network and a key advertiser. Ellen must keep Dan on the account-and on the wagon!