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An anthology series adapted from plays and short stories by A.E Coppard and H.E. Bates, depicting English country life and rural romance at the turn of the 20th-century. It presents unsentimental stories of human relationships

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Season 1

  • Craven Arms
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    Craven Arms

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 8/20/1972

    Artist David Masterman has the pleasure of teaching an art class to a group of lovely young women. Three in particular are of interest to him: Ianthe and Katherine Forrest, who have little artistic talent but are both quite attractive, and Julia Tern, whose talents in some areas match his own. There are few young men around as it's just after World War I — and mores are changing. Masterman doesn't see himself as having the temperament to settle down with just one woman, but when one leaves for several months, he wonders if he has fallen in love.

    Director: David Giles

    Writer: James Saunders

  • The Mill
    7.2/1022 votes

    The Mill

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 8/27/1972

    At 17 years of age, Leslie Hartop's parents decide the time has come for her to make her way in the world. She moves in with the Hollands who live in a old mill. Mr Holland doesn't use the mill per se and is a scrap dealer by profession. Mrs Holland suffers from the dropsies and spends most of her time in bed either writing to their son, a soldier stationed in Germany, or reading letters he has written. Leslie is hard-working, but also quite innocent. When Mr Holland makes sexual advances, she submits but soon finds herself pregnant.

    Director: Donald McWhinnie

    Writer: James Saunders

  • The Sullen Sisters
    7.6/1016 votes

    The Sullen Sisters

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/3/1972

    19-year-old Tommy Adams is desperately in love with Rachel Sullens, the local postmistress. His desire to get married are thwarted by his possessive and suspicious mother.

    Director: Barry Davis

    Writer: Hugh Leonard

  • Crippled Bloom
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    Crippled Bloom

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/10/1972

    Sisters Ruby and Nan share a house with the former's husband, and a bitter triangular relationships that ensues.

    Director: Barry Davis

    Writer: Jeremy Paul

  • The Watercress Girl
    7.2/1023 votes

    The Watercress Girl

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 9/17/1972

    Mary McDowall stands trial for an attack on a rival in love. But what were the reasons behind her refusal to marry Frank, her lover?

    Director: Barry Davis

    Writer: Hugh Leonard

  • Breeze Anstey
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    Breeze Anstey

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 9/24/1972

    Two young women run an herb farm during the Depression.

    Director: Peter Wood

    Writer: Hugh Whitemore