Seasons & Episodes
Part 1
Young reporter Edward Richardson despises his job at Evensford's small-town newspaper and longs to be a real writer. As
Part 2
Neglecting his job, Richardson sneaks away to go ice-skating with Lydia. Shy at first, she shows flashes of petulance as
Part 3
As winter ends, Richardson and Lydia quarrel and part. He takes a new job as a clerk, vowing to write on his own, but he
Part 4
Now sporting a stylish bob, Lydia grows bolder. Concerned about her niece's social isolation, Aunt Bertie urges Richards
Part 5
Lydia finds the raucous Sunday tea at the Holland farm amusing. At first enthusiastic about going to society dances with
Part 6
Lydia finds the village dance exciting, but Richardson and Alex are put off by the rustic surroundings and Blackie's inf
Part 7
All Evensford attends Lydia's grand 21st birthday party at the Aspen estate. Lydia is thrilled by the glamour of the par
Part 8
The morning after the party, Richardson is inconsolable, Blackie faces ruin and Alex senses an opportunity. After Lydia
Part 9
Grieving and at loose ends, Richardson is revived by hard work and companionship. Tom's kindness to a young woman is twi
Part 10
Richardson makes plans to move on. Lydia tries out her housekeeping skills. The accusations against Tom intensify until
Part 11
Richardson makes a new start, and Lydia embarks on a frenzy of wild partying. Richardson tolerates his job in a London b
Part 12
On his return, Richardson finds Evensford in decline and bleaker than ever. He discovers that someone very dear to him i
Part 13
After Lydia suffers a setback, her doctor confronts Richardson. As winter returns to Evensford, Richardson reflects on a
