Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20180618 | 20220228 (BBC7) 20220301 (BBC7) | Enthusiastic new librarian Sylvia Blackwell shakes up the tight-knit community of East Mole. Salley Vickers' lyrical tribute to the power of children's literature - as she casts her clear psychoanalytic gaze on small town, post-war England. Economic uncertainty and a growing dissatisfaction with old class distinctions cause friction as a recent library graduate comes to a new town determined to open the world of literature to all the local children. Read by Barbara Flynn. Abridged in ten parts by the author. Salley Vickers is the acclaimed author of 'Miss Garnet's Angel', 'Where Three Roads Meet' and 'Dancing Backwards'. Sylvia arrives in a tight-knit community to take up the post of children's librarian. |
| 02 | 20180619 | 20220301 (BBC7) 20220302 (BBC7) | Sylvia launches her plan to encourage more local children into the library - but not everyone in East Mole shares her enthusiasm. Salley Vickers' lyrical tribute to the power of children's literature. Economic uncertainty and a growing dissatisfaction with old class distinctions cause friction with the arrival of a recent library graduate. Read by Barbara Flynn. Abridged by the author. Not everyone in East Mole shares Sylvia's desire to encourage children into the library. |
| 03 | 20180620 | 20220302 (BBC7) 20220303 (BBC7) | Sylvia Blackwell is delighted to find an ally in her mission to encourage the local children into the library. She receives a plea for help from an unexpected source. Salley Vickers' lyrical tribute to the power of children's literature. Read by Barbara Flynn. Abridged by the author. Librarian Sylvia Blackwell meets an ally and receives an unexpected plea for help. |
| 04 | 20180621 | 20220303 (BBC7) 20220304 (BBC7) | Settling in nicely to East Mole and her job in the children's library, Sylvia finds her interest caught by new GP, Dr Bell. Salley Vickers' lyrical tribute to the power of children's literature. Read by Barbara Flynn. Abridged by the author. Sylvia Blackwell, new resident of East Mole, has found an ally in fellow newcomer Dr Bell. |
| 05 | 20180622 | 20220304 (BBC7) 20220305 (BBC7) | Sylvia receives a piece of good news as her friendship with Dr Bell deepens. |
| 06 | 20180625 | 20220307 (BBC7) 20220308 (BBC7) | As winter approaches, the library roof remains unrepaired and a friendship is about to cross a line forever. Salley Vickers' lyrical tribute to the power of children's literature. Economic uncertainty and a growing dissatisfaction with old class distinctions cause friction after the arrival of a recent library graduate, Sylvia Blackwell Read by Barbara Flynn. Abridged in ten parts by the author. As the library repairs stall, a friendship is about to cross a line. |
| 07 | 20180626 | 20220308 (BBC7) 20220309 (BBC7) | Tensions arise between Sylvia and neighbour Mr Collins - and Sam is caught in the middle. |
| 08 | 20180627 | 20220309 (BBC7) 20220310 (BBC7) | After her secret trip to London with Hugh, Sylvia is about to receive a furious visitor. |
| 09 | 20180628 | 20220310 (BBC7) 20220311 (BBC7) | As the respectable citizens of East Mole turn against Sylvia, a malicious act will cause danger to life and cast doubt on the future of her young friends. Salley Vickers' lyrical tribute to the power of children's literature. Read by Barbara Flynn. Abridged by the author. As East Mole turns against Sylvia, a disaster will put things into perspective. |
| 10 | 20180629 | 20220311 (BBC7) 20220312 (BBC7) | Sylvia's good work in inspiring the children of East Mole threatens to be overshadowed. |