Eight-part documentary following the experiences of a woman who leaves her family and friends behind her and sets off to spend a summer season on the road with the Robert Brothers Famous Circus. Martin Trenaman narrates
Following the experiences of a woman who heads off to spend a summer season on the road with the Robert Brothers Famous Circus. Rehearsals continue, as Jana Roberts tries to get everyone in shape, and newcomer Mahri Reilly suffers opening-night nerves as she performs in the ring for the first time
Tentmaster Radu has an emotional reunion with his daughter, while new recruit Mahri starts to feel pangs of homesickness. John Roberts is not happy to learn the circus's next site in Bedford has been double-booked with a funfair
The Robert Brothers Famous Circus will be without its performing animals unless the family can persuade Bedford Borough Council to lift the ban, and emotions run high as Mahri and Jana have a battle of their own. Martin Trenaman narrates
Head clown Jan asks a local priest to christen the new big top, summer storms cause a show to be cancelled, and John Roberts throws a party for his birthday. Martin Trenaman narrates
John Roberts makes a decision that is likely to have far-reaching consequences for the family's future. Mahri shares the limelight with a drag queen when she puts on a special one-off show, and Jana has a surprise proposal. Martin Trenaman narrates
Artists from the Robert Brothers Famous Circus visit 10 Downing Street before the Big Top goes up for the last show of the season in Norwich, and Mahri faces a life-changing decision about her future. Martin Trenaman narrates
Mahri bids farewell as the circus troupe is disbanded, while Carolyn is forced to choose between her family and her fiance