George and Mae romance in contemporary Manchester. Mae, a Canadian comedian, meets George, a repressed, middle-class English woman, at the comedy club where Mae performs. The pair begin dating, and George learns that Mae is a former drug addict. George encourages them to attend a Narcotics Anonymous meeting, where Mae meets fellow recovering addicts. Mae's addiction causes problems in their relationship, as does George's reluctance to come out and tell friends and family about her relationship with Mae.
Feel Good - Season 1, Episode 5 Synopsis and Schedule