Episodes
1. In the Beginning
December 30, 1985
30 min
Reverend Philip Lambe is transferred from his rich rural parish to a tough Midlands city.
2. No Stone Unturned
January 6, 1986
30 min
Lambe plans to visit the new parish he has been offered, but Emma refuses to go. Parish life is further complicated by Major Andrews, who insists on erecting a massive headstone in memory of his friend Archie Colson.
3. A Flying Visit
January 13, 1986
30 min
The reverend and Emma descend on Edendale and discover that it's even more run-down than the reports suggested. During the events of one night, they confirm their worst of fears and reinforce that Edendale really needs them.
4. The Crunch
January 20, 1986
30 min
The Bishop wants a definite answer from the reverend: is he moving to Edendale or not? Philip has a few days to convince his family. Meanwhile, the marriage of their best friends seems to be coming to an end.
5. An Eye for an Eye
January 27, 1986
30 min
Open hostilities are declared between Philip and the rest of the parish when circumstances suggest that, suffering from the stress of recent events, he is hitting the bottle-and his nearest and dearest.
