Synopsis
Black Watch Sergeant Alec Ritchie and his new wife Jennifer move to a rundown sheep farm in the Scottish countryside.
Episodes
1E1In Good FaithNewlyweds Alec and Jennifer Ritchie have been promised the tenancy of a dilapidated farm in the remote Scottish countryside. Life does not look like it's going to be easy, and the prospects look grim. Produced by Aileen Forsyth. Directed by Ken Hannam.50m2E2Family AffairsMacrae of Balbuie (Andrew Keir) receives an unwelcome visitor. (Also starred David Tennant as Archie the Hiker in one of his earliest television roles). Produced by Aileen Forsyth. Directed by David Blair.50m3E3Sheep Don't Safely GrazeAlec has an encounter with an old army friend with surprising consequences. Andrew worries about the prospect of a war in Korea and Robert's past catches up with him. Produced by Aileen Forsyth. Directed by David Blair.50m4E4PartingsJennifer has to return south after her mother is taken ill. Produced by Aileen Forsyth. Directed by David Blair.50m5E5Crimes and MisdemeanoursAlec decides to attend the farm auction whilst Veronica returns to London. Produced by Aileen Forsyth. Directed by Ken Hannam.50m6E6VisitationsJenny is surprised by a visit from an old flame. Umberto meets an old friend at the agricultural show. Produced by Aileen Forsyth. Directed by Ken Hannam.50m7E7Into the ForestAlec and Jenny's tenancy is put in jeopardy when Sir James plans some changes. Produced by Aileen Forsyth. Directed by Ken Hannam.50m8E8Coming to TermsAlec and Jenny enjoy a day at the lamb sales. American businessman Donald Telfer (Lou Hirsch) pays his partner Andrew a visit. Produced by Aileen Forsyth. Directed by David Blair.50m9E9Past and PresentPheemie reveals a dark secret to Jenny. Andrew proposes to Flora and Sir James is delighted. Produced by Aileen Forsyth. Directed by David Blair.50m10E10Day of JudgementUmberto is troubled when the past catches up with him. Andrew is drafted back into service and heads off to Korea. Alec and Jenny decide on their future when tragedy strikes. Produced by Aileen Forsyth. Directed by David Blair.50m
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