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  • 1978-09-24T18:15:00Z on BBC One
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  • 13h (13 episodes)
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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.

13 episodes

Series Premiere

1978-09-24T18:15:00Z

1x01 1902: Valley for Sale

Series Premiere

1x01 1902: Valley for Sale

  • 1978-09-24T18:15:00Z1h

Paul Craddock answers an advertisement and arrives in Devon, not realising he has made the most momentous journey of his life.

1978-10-01T18:15:00Z

1x02 1902: The Party

1x02 1902: The Party

  • 1978-10-01T18:15:00Z1h

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.

1x03 1903: An Outbreak of Romance

  • 1978-10-08T18:15:00Z1h

Paul has married Grace Lovell. Will Codsall also has marriageon his mind, but with a mother like Arabella he needs a lot of help.

1978-10-15T18:15:00Z

1x04 1905: A Birth and a Death

1x04 1905: A Birth and a Death

  • 1978-10-15T18:15:00Z1h

When Grace returns from London there is tragedy in the valley and Paul has a difficult decision to make.

1978-10-22T18:15:00Z

1x05 1905: The Storm

1x05 1905: The Storm

  • 1978-10-22T18:15:00Z1h

The relationship between Grace and Paul grows worse, particularly when Paul suggests Claire Derwent becomes nanny to their child.

1978-10-29T19:15:00Z

1x06 1905: The Hollow Victory

1x06 1905: The Hollow Victory

  • 1978-10-29T19:15:00Z1h

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.

1978-11-05T19:15:00Z

1x07 1914: The Last Hot Summer

1x07 1914: The Last Hot Summer

  • 1978-11-05T19:15:00Z1h

Nine years have passed and Paul has been married to Claire for seven years.

1978-11-12T19:15:00Z

1x08 1914: Call to Arms

1x08 1914: Call to Arms

  • 1978-11-12T19:15:00Z1h

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.

1978-11-19T19:15:00Z

1x09 1915: Death of a Hero

1x09 1915: Death of a Hero

  • 1978-11-19T19:15:00Z1h

Will Codsall, back on leave, causes a lot of trouble. Claire and Rose both have emotional decisions to make.

1978-11-26T19:15:00Z

1x10 1916: The Profiteers

1x10 1916: The Profiteers

  • 1978-11-26T19:15:00Z1h

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.

1978-12-03T19:15:00Z

1x11 1917: The Bad Season

1x11 1917: The Bad Season

  • 1978-12-03T19:15:00Z1h

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.

1978-12-10T19:15:00Z

1x12 1918: The Service

1x12 1918: The Service

  • 1978-12-10T19:15:00Z1h

Penultimate episode of the series. The Potter twins have two new admirers.

1978-12-17T19:15:00Z

1x13 1919: The Old and the New

1x13 1919: The Old and the New

  • 1978-12-17T19:15:00Z1h

With Paul missing and the army having vacated Shallowford, Will Codsall sets out to buy the valley.

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