Frank, a resident of the Cave Court Care Home, spends his days trying to convince his fellow residents why socialism must replace capitalism.

However, his audience is less than receptive to his political ideals.

Sue and her fellow staff are overworked, understaffed and underpaid. Their life is a constant struggle to pay the bills and keep their heads above water.

The Ragged Arsed Philanthropists follows the lives of the staff and residents of Cave Court.

Will they overcome all the obstacles thrown at them as they navigate 2020s Britain.

Based on the 1914 novel, the Ragged Trousered Philanthropists by Robert Tressell.