Thirty years in the life of a working-class British family, during times of great change.
Where to Watch Sam • 季1
13 Episodes
A Way of Life
第 1 集
A Way of LifeSam and his mother arrive in Skellerton and try to settle in with their relatives.
Poor Law
第 2 集
Poor LawThe Labour Exchange is looking for Sam’s mother. Sam is taken on a tour of the local pit by his grandfather.
Leaving Home
第 3 集
Leaving HomeSam is bullied at school. Sam’s mother starts a new relationship with Alan. Sam doesn’t like this and runs away.
For Ever and Ever and Ever and Ever
第 4 集
For Ever and Ever and Ever and EverSam is found.
A Day to Remember
第 5 集
A Day to RememberSam is taken on a day out to the seaside.
The Cost of Living
第 6 集
The Cost of LivingSam’s mother and new partner set up a family home.
Out of the Blue
第 7 集
Out of the BlueSam’s family come under pressure from the disapproving locals.
United We Stand
第 8 集
United We StandSam discovers a book written by his father. The pit workers are given notice.
The Beginning of Winter
第 9 集
The Beginning of WinterSam'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.
Where the Heart Is
第 10 集
Where the Heart IsDora 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.
Home From Home
第 11 集
Home From HomeFrank 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.
No Going Back
第 12 集
No Going BackSam 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.
Breadwinners
第 13 集
BreadwinnersSam’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.
