Depicting the transition from school to adult life, this serialized drama focuses on a group of individuals aged 14 and over grappling with issues such as career paths, romantic entanglements, prejudices and criminal undertakings.

Starting Out was produced by ATV and later Central Independent Television for ITV's Schools and Colleges strand of programming. Aimed at students aged 14 and over, each series was presented as a serialised drama depicting the personal and social issues faced by young adults as they transitioned from school life to adult life, including careers, relationships, prejudice, sexuality and crime.—captainsico