Sam

5.0
19731h

Sam is a drama set in the coalfields of Yorkshire in the inter-war period.

Seasons

13 Episodes • Premiered 1973

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1. A Way of Life

Sam and his mother arrive in Skellerton and try to settle in with their relatives.

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2. Poor Law

The Labour Exchange is looking for Sam’s mother. Sam is taken on a tour of the local pit by his grandfather.

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3. Leaving Home

Sam is bullied at school. Sam’s mother starts a new relationship with Alan. Sam doesn’t like this and runs away.

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4. For Ever and Ever and Ever and Ever

Sam is found.

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5. A Day to Remember

Sam is taken on a day out to the seaside.

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6. The Cost of Living

Sam’s mother and new partner set up a family home.

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7. Out of the Blue

Sam’s family come under pressure from the disapproving locals.

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8. United We Stand

Sam discovers a book written by his father. The pit workers are given notice.

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9. The Beginning of Winter

Sam'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.

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10. Where the Heart Is

Dora 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.

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11. Home From Home

Frank 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.

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12. No Going Back

Sam 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.

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13. Breadwinners

Sam’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.

Cast

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Mark McManus

Sam Wilson

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James Hazeldine

Frank Barraclough

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Ray Smith

George Barraclough

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Michael Goodliffe

Jack Barraclough

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Alethea Charlton

Ethel Barraclough

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Dorothy White

Eileen Barraclough

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