Heather Ann

A trawlerman finds his marriage under strain as he begins an affair. His problems worsen when he hauls up a torpedo, turning the situation into a tense drama. The story unfolds against a fishing backdrop, highlighting the harsh realities of sea work, and the series stars Maurice Roeves and Susan Penhaligon.

Heather Ann is a programme presented as a movie‑style drama. It centres on the life of a trawlerman and is built around his personal and occupational struggles. The piece is classified under the drama genre and is listed as a programme rather than a series. It is presented under the title Heather Ann and is intended for a single viewing rather than episodic release. The central character, a trawlerman, finds his marriage under strain while he’s caught up in an extramarital relationship. As his domestic life unravels, his professional world becomes equally hazardous when he hauls up a torpedo during a fishing operation. This unexpected discovery adds a further layer of difficulty to an already tense situation. The discovery of the torpedo threatens not only his livelihood but also raises questions about the broader implications of his catch. The drama features performances by Maurice Roeves and Susan Penhaligon, who portray the principal roles. Their involvement anchors the story, giving weight to the emotional and suspenseful moments that arise from the intertwining of personal betrayal and the looming danger of the torpedo. Roeves portrays the trawlerman with a measured intensity, while Penhaligon provides a counterpoint as the woman involved in the affair. Overall, Heather Ann weaves together themes of marital discord, infidelity and unforeseen peril at sea, delivering a concise yet compelling narrative that follows the protagonist through both his private turmoil and the hazardous consequences of his work.