Country Matters

Episode 2

The Mill

At 17 years of age, Leslie Hartop's parents decide the time has come for her to make her way in the world. She moves in with the Hollands who live in a old mill. Mr Holland doesn't use the mill per se and is a scrap dealer by profession. Mrs Holland suffers from the dropsies and spends most of her time in bed either writing to their son, a soldier stationed in Germany, or reading letters he has written. Leslie is hard-working, but also quite innocent. When Mr Holland makes sexual advances, she submits but soon finds herself pregnant.

Episode 3

The Sullen Sisters

19-year-old Tommy Adams is desperately in love with Rachel Sullens, the local postmistress. His desire to get married are thwarted by his possessive and suspicious mother.

Episode 4

Crippled Bloom

Sisters Ruby and Nan share a house with the former's husband, and a bitter triangular relationships that ensues.

Episode 5

The Watercress Girl

Mary McDowall stands trial for an attack on a rival in love. But what were the reasons behind her refusal to marry Frank, her lover?

Episode 6

Breeze Anstey

Two young women run an herb farm during the Depression.