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Duration
120 minutes

Quick Summary

A prostitute, fighting to provide for her son, begins a relationship with a man who is trying to escape his murky past. The series follows their attempts to build a new life together amid lingering shadows. It is presented as a drama.

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Hussy is a drama presented as a programme, classified in the movie genre. The story centres on a woman working as a prostitute who is trying to make ends meet for her child. It follows her attempts to provide for her son while navigating the challenges of her profession. The narrative's set against a backdrop of personal struggle and the desire for a better life. The plot thickens when she meets a man who is desperate to leave behind a murky past. As they become involved, both characters grapple with their own histories and the pressures of their current circumstances. Their relationship offers a chance at redemption, yet each must confront the lingering shadows of their previous lives. The film follows how their bond develops while they each strive to break free from the cycles that have defined them. It's a concise yet poignant piece, Hussy delivers a focused look at two people trying to escape their pasts and build something new for themselves and the child involved. The drama stars Helen Mirren and John Shea, who bring the central characters to life. Their performances anchor the story’s emotional core, portraying the complexities of love, responsibility and the pursuit of change.

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Hussy broadcasts on Together TV +1 at 11:00pm, Sunday, 8 February 2026.

Channel Numbers:
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Production Details

Year1980
Runtime92 mins
DirectorMatthew Chapman

Cast & Crew

MC
HM
Helen Mirrenas Beaty Simons
MS
CY
Charles Yatesas Charles
JR
PA
Paul Angelisas Alex Denham
PB
DC
JS
John Sheaas Emory Cole