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Episode 3

Adaptation of Flora Thompson's memoir of her Oxfordshire childhood. Old Amos announces his engagement to maid Patty, but the town is suspicious she may just be after his money.

Adaptation of Flora Thompson's memoir of her Oxfordshire childhood.

When local widower Old Amos announces his engagement to his maid Patty, the town become suspicious that she may just be after his money.

Robert refuses to let his children sing a song in praise of the Tories at the local church concert, which results in them being banned from the concert altogether.

Robert's stubbornness incurs the wrath of his children, family and even the village.

1 hour

Credits

Role Contributor
Laura Timmins Olivia Hallinan
Dorcas Lane Julia Sawalha
Caroline Arless Dawn French
Robert Timmins Brendan Coyle
Emma Timmins Claudie Blakley
Producer Grainne Marmion
Actor Sarah Lancashire
Actor Fergus Drysdale

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