Raised by Wolves

7.9

2015•24m

Set on a Wolverhampton council estate, Raised By Wolves is modern day reimagining of the childhood of Caitlin Moran and her brothers and sisters. Single-mum Della lives in a three bedroom council house with Germaine, Aretha, Yoko, Mariah, Wyatt and baby Cher. She is attempting to raise the children by herself, but does have visits from Grampy, who likes to come around to dispense his wisdom to his grandchildren.

Production

Seasons

6 Episodes • Premiered 2015

1. Hand Jam

Della takes all the kids out foraging for free food. Yoko reaches a female milestone in the bushes, prompting emergency intervention from Della and threatening Germaine's plans to get close to Lee.

2. Yoko's Got Talent

Germaine's underwear situation traumatises the only male in the Garry family, seven-year-old Wyatt, prompting an emergency shopping trip up town.

3. Mehmesis

Cousin Cathy's arrival causes great romantic rivalry in the Garry household, and Germaine's plan to psychologically crush her cousin soon spirals out of control.

4. The iPhone, the Bitch and the Wardrobe

Della forces the kids to attend sad uncle Natie's birthday party where Germaine develops an unusual perspective on Cathy and Lee's relationship.

5. Little Orphan Mannie

Della and the kids rally when Grampy suffers a loss and takes comfort in an unexpected place. Germaine finds an odd way to deal with her emotions.

6. The Dorch

Hearing that Cathy and Lee have split up, a jubilant Germaine prepares to strike at legendary nightclub 'The Dorch'. Della goes on a very economical date with Michael.