Episodes
1. Part One
October 17, 1980
50 min
During WWI, an injured and shell-shocked David Powlett-Jones applies to teach history at an English boys' public school, but he's concerned about whether a lower-class product of the Welsh mines can fit in.
Guest Stars:
Alan MacNaughtan, Patricia Lawrence, Neil Stacy, John Welsh, Simon Gipps-Kent
2. Part Two
October 24, 1980
50 min
On a holiday in Wales, David meets Beth, a vivacious young nurse from Swansea who literally sets her cap at him. After months of corresponding, David invites Beth to visit Bamfylde for the Founders' Day festivities.
Guest Stars:
Alan MacNaughtan, Patricia Lawrence, Neil Stacy, Phillip Joseph, John Welsh
3. Part Three
October 31, 1980
50 min
David faces his wedding day with Howarth's gruff encouragement. Beth settles happily into life at Bamfylde, but David becomes agitated over a confrontation with Carter and a wealthy board member.
Guest Stars:
Alan MacNaughtan, Patricia Lawrence, Neil Stacy, Phillip Joseph, John Welsh
4. Part Four
November 7, 1980
50 min
The twins arrive, and David gets an opportunity to shine as a substitute housemaster. Beautiful Julia Darbyshire takes a teaching post at Bamfylde, but she finds the atmosphere stifling and the isolation unbearable.
Guest Stars:
Alan MacNaughtan, Neil Stacy, Kim Braden, John Welsh, Belinda Lang
5. Part Five
November 14, 1980
50 min
David takes over Havelock House for good and makes a curious choice for house captain. Everything goes well until Winterbourne, a Havelock boy, goes missing.
Guest Stars:
Patricia Lawrence, John Welsh, Simon Gipps-Kent, Belinda Lang, Nicholas Lyndhurst
6. Part Six
November 21, 1980
50 min
Stumbling about the moors, David finds a reason to return to Bamfylde and carry on. Five years later, sustained by his teaching and friendships with Herries and Howarth, he resumes his writing.
Guest Stars:
Alan MacNaughtan, Patricia Lawrence, Neil Stacy, Phillip Joseph, Kim Braden
7. Part Seven
November 28, 1980
50 min
When Herries announces his retirement, Carter and David square off in the competition for the new headmaster's position. Julia's gentle persuasion helps David overcome his reticence to love again but she declares that she will never return to Bamfylde.
Guest Stars:
Alan MacNaughtan, Patricia Lawrence, Neil Stacy, Cyril Luckham, Charles Kay
8. Part Eight
December 5, 1980
50 min
As Alcock takes charge and Herries bows out, the contrast between the two men is stark. The new headmaster proves to be interested in economy and sanitation above all else.
Guest Stars:
Alan MacNaughtan, Patricia Lawrence, Neil Stacy, Charles Kay, Kim Braden
9. Part Nine
December 12, 1980
50 min
Outraged by Alcock's campaign to interrogate boys he suspects of ""unhealthy friendships"", David lashes out and Carter moves on. David becomes fascinated with Christine, a feisty upper-class socialist and politician who despises Bamfylde.
Guest Stars:
Alan MacNaughtan, Patricia Lawrence, Neil Stacy, Susan Jameson, Cyril Luckham
10. Part Ten
December 19, 1980
50 min
Alcock arranges a formal board hearing to air his grievances against David. Despite the risk, David continues to take time away to support Christine's political career. At the hearing, Alcock issues an ultimatum.
Guest Stars:
Alan MacNaughtan, Susan Jameson, Cyril Luckham, Charles Kay, David King
11. Part Eleven
January 2, 1981
50 min
The masters bid farewell to Alcock in their own unique ways. David becomes the heir apparent to the headmastership, but Herries cautions David that the job won't be handed to him.
Guest Stars:
Alan MacNaughtan, Susan Jameson, Cyril Luckham, Charles Kay, David King
12. Part Twelve
January 9, 1981
50 min
Preliminaries to World War II have started. To David's delight and amazement, Christine shows up at Bamfylde to enroll a new student. A trip home to Wales for a family death stirs David's emotions about his divided loyalties. The German threat looms over everything.
Guest Stars:
Alan MacNaughtan, Susan Jameson, Cyril Luckham, Phillip Joseph, John Line
13. Part Thirteen
January 16, 1981
50 min
David revels in his new life as headmaster and husband, but Christine struggles to find her place at Bamfylde. Howarth makes a telling final request, and a letter reveals the imminent loss of another dear friend.
Guest Stars:
Alan MacNaughtan, Susan Jameson, Kim Braden, Peter Arne, Gene Foad