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Episode 3

Adaptation of Flora Thompson's memoir of her Oxfordshire childhood. Old Amos announces his engagement to maid Patty, but the town is suspicious she may just be after his money.

Adaptation of Flora Thompson's memoir of her Oxfordshire childhood.

When local widower Old Amos announces his engagement to his maid Patty, the town become suspicious that she may just be after his money.

Robert refuses to let his children sing a song in praise of the Tories at the local church concert, which results in them being banned from the concert altogether.

Robert's stubbornness incurs the wrath of his children, family and even the village.

1 hour

Credits

RoleContributor
Laura TimminsOlivia Hallinan
Dorcas LaneJulia Sawalha
Caroline ArlessDawn French
Robert TimminsBrendan Coyle
Emma TimminsClaudie Blakley
ProducerGrainne Marmion
ActorSarah Lancashire
ActorFergus Drysdale

Broadcasts

  • Sun 27 Jan 200820:00
  • Fri 1 Feb 200801:25
  • Mon 21 Jul 200822:00
  • Sat 11 Oct 200819:00