Sam

Episode 2

Poor Law

The Labour Exchange is looking for Sam’s mother. Sam is taken on a tour of the local pit by his grandfather.

Episode 3

Leaving Home

Sam is bullied at school. Sam’s mother starts a new relationship with Alan. Sam doesn’t like this and runs away.

Episode 4

For Ever and Ever and Ever and Ever

Sam is found.

Episode 5

A Day to Remember

Sam is taken on a day out to the seaside.

Episode 6

The Cost of Living

Sam’s mother and new partner set up a family home.

Episode 7

Out of the Blue

Sam’s family come under pressure from the disapproving locals.

Episode 8

United We Stand

Sam discovers a book written by his father. The pit workers are given notice.

Episode 9

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 from Canada.

Episode 10

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, leaving his mother to care for the baby. Sam’s uncle George goes with him.

Episode 11

Home From Home

Frank is worried about Sam’s education and his grandfather wants to send him to a charity boarding school. Alan and George are disillusioned in the south and George returns home.

Episode 12

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. After a fight at the school, he runs away and walks the fifty miles home.

Episode 13

Breadwinners

Sam’s uncle Toby sets up a garment factory in the old chapel, providing work for the women of Skellerton, leaving the men at home. Sam finally goes down the pit with his grandfather.