Seasons & Episodes
A Way of Life
Sam and his mother arrive in Skellerton and try to settle in with their relatives.
Poor Law
The Labour Exchange is looking for Sam’s mother. Sam is taken on a tour of the local pit by his grandfather.
Leaving Home
Sam is bullied at school. Sam’s mother starts a new relationship with Alan. Sam doesn’t like this and runs away.
For Ever and Ever and Ever and Ever
Sam is found.
A Day to Remember
Sam is taken on a day out to the seaside.
The Cost of Living
Sam’s mother and new partner set up a family home.
Out of the Blue
Sam’s family come under pressure from the disapproving locals.
United We Stand
Sam discovers a book written by his father. The pit workers are given notice.
The Beginning of Winter
Sam's mother falls pregnant. Sam’s father sends a letter asking for money to be sent to him so that he can come home f
Where the Heart Is
Dora passes away in hospital giving birth to a son, Leslie. Alan, devastated, decides to go south to look for work, leav
Home From Home
Frank is worried about Sam’s education and his grandfather wants to send him to a charity boarding school. Alan and Ge
No Going Back
Sam is at boarding school, hating it and longing to go home, but can’t, because of a diphtheria outbreak in Skellerton
Breadwinners
Sam’s uncle Toby sets up a garment factory in the old chapel, providing work for the women of Skellerton, leaving the
A New World
Legacy
Shape Yourself Round It
Under a Cloud
Head and Heart
Stay Single and Live for Ever
Credit
Sins of the Fathers
The World as It Is
Land
Half a Loaf
Two Steps Forward, One Step Back
Moving On
God Sent Sunday
In the Midst of Plenty
Compensation
Bonfire Night
The Difference Between Us
What You Care Is What You Do
Gains and Losses
The Honest Generation
Opting Out
Home Thoughts from Abroad
The Next in Line
Proposals
Ends and Means
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