The story of a young group of siblings pretty much abandoned by their parents, surviving by their wits - and humor - on a rough Manchester council estate. Whilst they won't admit it, they need help and find it in Steve, a young middle class lad who falls for Fiona, the oldest sibling, and increasingly finds himself drawn to this unconventional and unique family. Anarchic family life seen through the eyes of an exceptionally bright fifteen year old, who struggles to come of age in the context of his belligerent father, closeted brother, psychotic sister and internet porn star neighbors.
28岁的阮喻以自己的情感经历为原型创作小说并发布在网上。但没想到，她的小说情节被网友指出有抄袭嫌疑。阮喻决定维权，几经波折确定合作的知识产权律师正好是她高中的暗恋对象、也是自己小说男主的原型许淮颂。两人因案子重逢，在相处过程中再次相互吸引，这段多年沉淀的感情在回忆下发酵，也在现实的考验中更加坚定。面对各自事业上的新挑战，两人并肩作战，相互鼓励，最终迎来了事业与爱情上"迟来的欢喜”。 该剧改编自顾了之的同名小说。
