Shuggie Bain tells the tragic story of an impoverished childhood in 1980s Glasgow. Shuggie is an effeminate boy who struggles to fit in, and so looks to his mother Agnes as a guiding light.

Agnes is convinced of her own stardom and dreams big of a house with its own front door. But she finds herself increasingly drawn to drink and oblivion, draining away their benefits which is the only means they have to survive.

Shuggie cares for her as she battles her addiction while he strives to be the normal boy he longs to be.

The book was inspired by Stuart's own childhood in Thatcher-years Glasgow. He said: "I am deeply grateful to the BBC and A24 for their belief in Shuggie Bain.

"I’m thrilled to bring the Bain family to the screen and the opportunity to expand on my novel and to bring new threads to the story, exploring hardships and struggles as well as the compassion, humour, and resilience that is so central to the Scottish spirit."

Shuggie Bain was Stuart's debut novel and went on to be sold in 39 countries.

The series will be executive produced by A24 and Gaynor Holmes for the BBC. Filming will take place in Scotland.