Sophie and Matt West are expecting twins - a hopeful new chapter shadowed by memories of the past and the challenges of raising a growing family. But as old adversaries resurface, like school bully Robert Jordan, and unspoken grief lingers, the couple must draw strength from their close-knit community.
Meanwhile, Eastwood Minster hums with its own dramas. Liz James and Alice Nichols hope the town will curb its gossiping, although they know better. Former students Tracey and Jack are navigating heartbreak and uncertain futures, while Will Taylor's world is unexpectedly set alight. Amid it all, young Tilly dreams of football glory, determined to one day play for England.
Hopes and Expectations continues the heartfelt tales of Eastwood, a community where love and loss, joy and laughter, and hope overcoming adversity bind lives together. Richard Frost's third Eastwood Story brings relatable characters and touching moments that celebrate the beauty and messiness of life.
