The Oaks

Behind the closed doors of The Oaks, a Victorian house turned mother-and-baby unit, lives a world of conflict, camaraderie, and quiet resilience. When Fiona Egan steps in as the new Officer in Charge, she finds herself balancing burnt-out staff, vulnerable young mothers, and a child protection system stretched to breaking point.

From fiery confrontations in the communal kitchen to moments of unexpected tenderness in the nursery, each episode follows the lives of women fighting to hold on to their children—and themselves—amid the constant threat of separation. Poverty, trauma, and systemic neglect loom large, but so too does humour, solidarity, and the determination to defy the odds.

As Fiona struggles to earn trust and keep the peace, she’s forced to confront her own past and question how far she’s willing to go to protect those in her care. In a place where every decision could change a life, The Oaks asks: who gets saved—and who gets left behind?

A raw, gripping and compassionate drama, The Oaks shines a light on the voices too often unheard, and the battles fought in the shadows of Britain’s care system.