Heartbeat

A local boy is battling to prove his innocence after a series of arson attacks have shaken the neighbourhood. At the same time, Peggy's latest money‑making scheme has resulted in an unsightly eyesore that dominates the area in the town for residents.

Risky Business is an episode of a television programme, listed simply as a “programme” in its own right. It is classified under the genre of an episode, forming part of the series’ collection of broadcast stories. The piece is presented in a straightforward format, focusing on a compact narrative rather than a sprawling season‑long arc. The central storyline follows a local boy who finds himself under suspicion after a string of arson attacks. Determined to clear his name, he battles against the prevailing assumption of his guilt, striving to prove his innocence despite the mounting pressure. At the same time, Peggy embarks on a new money‑making venture that, rather than generating profit, ends up creating an unsightly blemish on the community. Both threads unfold within the same episode, juxtaposing the boy’s desperate quest for vindication with Peggy’s ill‑fated scheme. The narrative highlights how the boy’s efforts to exonerate himself are complicated by external circumstances, while Peggy’s attempt to profit ends up producing an eyesore that draws local attention. Together, these parallel plots illustrate the challenges faced by ordinary people when personal ambitions and unforeseen events collide, all within the concise runtime of the episode.