Sam (1973)
Synopsis
Sam is a drama set in the coalfields of Yorkshire in the inter-war period.
First Air Date: 1973-06-12
Last Air Date: 1975-08-25
Number of Seasons: 3
Number of Episodes: 39
Networks: ITV1
Top Cast
- Kevin Moreton as Sam Wilson
- James Hazeldine as Frank Barraclough
- Ray Smith as George Barraclough
- Michael Goodliffe as Jack Barraclough
- Alethea Charlton as Ethel Barraclough
- Dorothy White as Eileen Barraclough
- Barbara Ewing as Dora Wilson
- Mark McManus as Sam Wilson
Seasons
None (1973)
No overview available for this season.
Episodes:
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Ep. 1: A Way of Life
Sam and his mother arrive in Skellerton and try to settle in with their relatives.
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Ep. 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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Ep. 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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Ep. 4: For Ever and Ever and Ever and Ever
Sam is found.
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Ep. 5: A Day to Remember
Sam is taken on a day out to the seaside.
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Ep. 6: The Cost of Living
Sam’s mother and new partner set up a family home.
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Ep. 7: Out of the Blue
Sam’s family come under pressure from the disapproving locals.
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Ep. 8: United We Stand
Sam discovers a book written by his father. The pit workers are given notice.
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Ep. 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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Ep. 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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Ep. 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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Ep. 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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Ep. 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.
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