SamSeason 11973 · 13 episodesEpisodes1A Way of LifeSam and his mother arrive in Skellerton and try to settle in with their relatives.2Poor LawThe Labour Exchange is looking for Sam’s mother. Sam is taken on a tour of the local pit by his grandfather.3Leaving HomeSam is bullied at school. Sam’s mother starts a new relationship with Alan. Sam doesn’t like this and runs away.4For Ever and Ever and Ever and EverSam is found.5A Day to RememberSam is taken on a day out to the seaside.6The Cost of LivingSam’s mother and new partner set up a family home.7Out of the BlueSam’s family come under pressure from the disapproving locals.8United We StandSam discovers a book written by his father. The pit workers are given notice.9The Beginning of WinterSam'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.10Where the Heart IsDora 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.11Home From HomeFrank 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.12No Going BackSam 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.13BreadwinnersSam’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.Season 2Season 3
