When the Lights Go Down

It is 1938 and the threat of war looms on the streets of London. But when the lights go down in the cinema aisles usherette Daisy Blake is transported to a world of glamour. Among the staff there is much merriment and Daisy soon falls in love with the handsome organist Al Dawson. Then war is declared and just after Al leaves for the frontline Daisy discovers she's pregnant. Her mother is distraught; when Daisy's letters to Al go unanswered her mother encourages her to marry John the cinema's projectionist to spare her further heartache. As the blitz rages over London Daisy's morale is boosted by her work and her young son Sam brings her joy in the troubled times ahead…