Sep 1978 - Dec 1978
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Having been invalided out of the Boer War, Paul Craddock buys Shallowford, a manor house and estate in Devon, with money from his late father's scrap-yard business. He soon becomes a much-respected "Squire" who is determined to treat all his tenant farmers fairly, unlike his predecessor.
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S1 Ep1
2.7
24th Sep 1978
Paul Craddock answers an advertisement and arrives in Devon, not realising he has made the most momentous journey of his life.
S1 Ep2
1st Oct 1978
Paul has achieved his aim - Shallowford House is his. Now he must learn his job of being squire. John Rudd is a help and so, in different ways, are Claire Derwent and Grace Lovell.
S1 Ep3
8th Oct 1978
Paul has married Grace Lovell. Will Codsall also has marriageon his mind, but with a mother like Arabella he needs a lot of help.
S1 Ep4
15th Oct 1978
When Grace returns from London there is tragedy in the valley and Paul has a difficult decision to make.
S1 Ep5
22nd Oct 1978
The relationship between Grace and Paul grows worse, particularly when Paul suggests Claire Derwent becomes nanny to their child.
S1 Ep6
29th Oct 1978
With Grace gone, Claire becomes indispensable to Paul and when Smut Potter plays a dangerous game, Claire is there to help. Lloyd George speaks in the valley.
S1 Ep7
5th Nov 1978
Nine years have passed and Paul has been married to Claire for seven years.
S1 Ep8
12th Nov 1978
The Great War hits the valley. Will Codsall is the first man to be called up. The war fever spreads quickly, taking everyone in its wake even John Rudd.
S1 Ep9
19th Nov 1978
Will Codsall, back on leave, causes a lot of trouble. Claire and Rose both have emotional decisions to make.
S1 Ep10
26th Nov 1978
The valley has its first conscientious objector and most of the locals don't approve. Sydney Codsall, now a solicitor, visits Paul and tries to involve him in a dubious deal.
S1 Ep11
3rd Dec 1978
Paul has joined up. Shallowford is now a convalescent home and very crowded. John Rudd suggests that Claire should move out. Elinor Codsall has a German POW to help.
S1 Ep12
10th Dec 1978
Penultimate episode of the series. The Potter twins have two new admirers.
S1 Ep13
17th Dec 1978
With Paul missing and the army having vacated Shallowford, Will Codsall sets out to buy the valley.
