13 Episodes
Sam and his mother arrive in Skellerton and try to settle in with their relatives.
June 12, 1973The Labour Exchange is looking for Sam’s mother. Sam is taken on a tour of the local pit by his grandfather.
June 19, 1973Sam is bullied at school. Sam’s mother starts a new relationship with Alan. Sam doesn’t like this and runs away.
June 26, 1973Sam is found.
July 3, 1973Sam is taken on a day out to the seaside.
July 11, 1973Sam’s mother and new partner set up a family home.
July 18, 1973Sam’s family come under pressure from the disapproving locals.
July 25, 1973Sam discovers a book written by his father. The pit workers are given notice.
July 31, 1973Sam'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.
August 7, 1973Dora 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.
August 14, 1973Frank 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.
August 21, 1973Sam 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.
August 28, 1973Sam’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.
September 4, 1973