Sam

1973 - 1975

A Way of Life

Episode 1

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

Poor Law

Episode 2

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

Leaving Home

Episode 3

Sam 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

Episode 4

A Day to Remember

Episode 5

Sam is taken on a day out to the seaside.

The Cost of Living

Episode 6

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

Out of the Blue

Episode 7

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

United We Stand

Episode 8

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

The Beginning of Winter

7th August 1973

Episode 9

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.

Where the Heart Is

14th August 1973

Episode 10

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.

Home From Home

21st August 1973

Episode 11

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.

No Going Back

28th August 1973

Episode 12

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.

Breadwinners

4th September 1973

Episode 13

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.

Top Cast

Kevin Moreton•Mark McManus•James Hazeldine

Director

Roland Joffé

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

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Full Cast

Kevin Moreton

Sam Wilson

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Mark McManus

Sam Wilson

James Hazeldine

Frank Barraclough

Ray Smith Image

Ray Smith

George Barraclough

Michael Goodliffe Image

Michael Goodliffe

Jack Barraclough

Alethea Charlton

Ethel Barraclough

Dorothy White Image

Dorothy White

Eileen Barraclough

Barbara Ewing Image

Barbara Ewing

Dora Wilson

Full Crew

Roland Joffé Image

Roland Joffé

Director

Les Chatfield

Director

Michael Cox

Producer

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