E1 - A Way of Life

Aired: June 12, 1973

Sam and his mother arrive in Skellerton and try to settle in with their relatives.

E2 - Poor Law

Aired: June 19, 1973

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

E3 - Leaving Home

Aired: June 26, 1973

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

E4 - For Ever and Ever and Ever and Ever

Aired: July 03, 1973

Sam is found.

E5 - A Day to Remember

Aired: July 11, 1973

Sam is taken on a day out to the seaside.

E6 - The Cost of Living

Aired: July 18, 1973

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

E7 - Out of the Blue

Aired: July 25, 1973

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

E8 - United We Stand

Aired: July 31, 1973

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

E9 - The Beginning of Winter

Aired: August 07, 1973

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.

E10 - Where the Heart Is

Aired: August 14, 1973

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.

E11 - Home From Home

Aired: August 21, 1973

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.

E12 - No Going Back

Aired: August 28, 1973

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.

E13 - Breadwinners

Aired: September 04, 1973

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.