The Steamie

Set in a 1950s Glasgow wash‑house, this comedy‑drama follows a group of women as they share laughter, secrets and aspirations during the final wash of the year on Hogmanay, highlighting their camaraderie and hopes in the community. The series stars Dorothy Paul.

The Steamie is a programme delivered as a movie and classed within the comedy‑drama genre. It centres on a slice of life that captures a particular time and place, offering a light‑hearted yet poignant view of everyday people. Set in a Glasgow wash‑house during the 1950s, the story follows a group of women who gather for the last wash of the year on Hogmanay. As the steam rises and the laundry spins, the women exchange jokes, confide in one another and reveal their hopes and aspirations. Their conversations weave together moments of humour, private revelations and shared dreams, all unfolding against the backdrop of the festive New‑Year night. Dorothy Paul appears in the production, adding her presence to the ensemble of characters who populate the wash‑house. The focus remains on the collective experience of the women, highlighting how a simple, communal task becomes a stage for laughter, secrets and the quiet ambition that each carries into the coming year.