The story is set in Gallowshields on Tyneside, spanning the period between the two World Wars, and follows the lives of ex-sergeant Jack Ford and the Seaton family as they navigate the aftermath of the Great War, the Great Depression, and the struggles faced by trade union activists.
1. A Land Fit for Heroes and Idiots
Aired: Jan 8, 1976Jack Ford, a seasoned World War I veteran, returns to Gallowshields on Tynesi...
Aired: Jan 15, 1976As Billy, Tom, and Matt struggle to reinvigorate Jack's passion for the Labou...
Aired: Jan 22, 1976Tom's mining strike leaves his family facing financial hardship, forcing him ...
Aired: Jan 29, 1976Jack pays a visit to Sir Horatio Manners, his late commanding officer's fathe...
Aired: Feb 5, 1976Bill seeks guidance from his acquaintance Sep, a renowned historian familiar ...
6. Empire Day on the Slag Heap
Aired: Feb 12, 1976The colliers' strike concludes in failure, leaving their future uncertain. Ja...
7. A First Time for Everything
Aired: Feb 19, 1976Bella transforms the front of the house into a charming shop, inspired by Pie...
Aired: Feb 26, 1976Jack runs into a familiar face at the pub, Sid Hepburn, a former army comrade...
Aired: Mar 3, 1976Nurse Rosie Trotter prioritizes Mary's feelings by postponing her wedding pla...
Aired: Mar 11, 1976Jack takes advantage of a lucrative opportunity to provide for his family aft...
Aired: Mar 18, 1976As the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve, Sandy Lewis, a passionate Gl...
12. Heads You Win, Tails I Lose
Aired: Mar 25, 1976Arthur expresses concern to Jessie about the potential stress that comes with...
13. Kind-Hearted Rat with a Lifebelt
Aired: Apr 1, 1976The next episode sees Tom taken into custody, while Jack takes on a new role ...
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