Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Winter | 20041122 | 20250303 (BBC7) 20250304 (BBC7) |  Winter has come to Evensford. As the first snowflakes of 1931 settle, Lydia Aspen has come to live with her two aunts. Richardson, a young reporter on the local paper, watches as the shy heiress passes by in a Daimler. His editor tells him 'go and get the story'... HE Bates's semi-autobiographical novel - first published in 1952. Dramatised in ten parts by Vivienne Allen. Miss Bertie - Margaret Tyzack Miss Juliana - Angela Thorne Bretherton - Philip Fox Tom - Jamie Bamber As winter comes to Evensford, a local newspaper reporter meets a shy heiress. As winter comes to Evensford, a local newspaper reporter meets a shy heiress. Stars Tim Pigott-Smith and Juliet Aubrey. |
| 02 | Jealousy | 20041123 | 20250304 (BBC7) 20250305 (BBC7) | Richardson takes Lydia Aspen for a night out. HE Bates's semi-autobiographical novel. Dramatised by Vivienne Allen. Miss Bertie - Margaret Tyzack Miss Juliana - Angela Thorne Bretherton - Philip Fox Tom - Jamie Bamber Blackie....Robert Purdy Old Johnson....Don McCorkindale Nancy......Clare Corbett Alex.....Crispin Bonham-Carter Mrs Sanderson.....Helena Breck Tom....Jamie Bamber Reporter Richardson spends more time with the headstrong heiress. Reporter Richardson spends more time with the headstrong heiress. Stars Tim Pigott-Smith, Juliet Aubrey and Jordan Frieda. |
| 03 | Falling | 20041124 | 20250305 (BBC7) 20250306 (BBC7) | Richardson realises both Alex and Tom are also falling under the heiress' spell. HE Bates's semi-autobiographical novel. Dramatised by Vivienne Allen. Miss Bertie - Margaret Tyzack Miss Juliana - Angela Thorne Rollo - Philip Fox Blackie....Robert Purdy Nancy......Clare Corbett Alex.....Crispin Bonham-Carter As they go off dancing, Richardson realises both Alex and Tom are also falling under the heiress' spell. Stars Juliet Aubrey. |
| 04 | Party | 20041125 | 20250306 (BBC7) 20250307 (BBC7) | Party plans are afoot for the heiress's 21st birthday and Richardson makes a decision. HE Bates's semi-autobiographical novel. Dramatised by Vivienne Allen. Mrs Aspen....Joanna David Miss Juliana - Angela Thorne Nancy......Clare Corbett Alex.....Crispin Bonham-Carter Party plans are afoot to celebrate the heiress's 21st birthday and Richardson comes to a decision. Stars Tim Pigott-Smith. |
| 05 | Tragedy | 20041126 | 20250307 (BBC7) 20250308 (BBC7) | As a midsummer night draws to an end, some life-changing events await Richardson. HE Bates's semi-autobiographical novel. Dramatised by Vivienne Allen. Nancy......Clare Corbett Alex.....Crispin Bonham-Carter Mrs Sanderson....Helena Breck Blackie...Robert Purdy Tom.....Jamie Bamber Bretherton.....Philip Fox As a midsummer night draws to an end, some life-changing events await Richardson. Stars Tim Pigott-Smith and Juliet Aubrey. |
| 06 | Recluse | 20041129 | 20250310 (BBC7) 20250311 (BBC7) | After the death of his friend, Richardson cuts himself off from the group and their familiar surroundings. But while out walking one day he comes across a figure he recognises... HE Bates's semi-autobiographical novel - first published in 1952. Dramatised in ten parts by Vivienne Allen. Tom - Jamie Bamber Nancy - Clare Corbett McKechnie - Tom Mannion. Richardson tries to cut himself off from everyone, but then he spots a figure he knows. Richardson decides to try and cut himself off from everyone, but then he spots a figure he knows. Stars Tim Pigott-Smith. |
| 07 | Storm | 20041130 | 20250311 (BBC7) 20250312 (BBC7) | After the death of his friend, Richardson cuts himself off from the group and their familiar surroundings. Richardson decides he has to move on. Tom is happy, but storm clouds are gathering. HE Bates's semi-autobiographical novel. Dramatised by Vivienne Allen. Tom - Jamie Bamber Nancy - Clare Corbett McKechnie - Tom Mannion. Phely...............Isabelle Joss Bretherton...............Philip Fox Richardson decides he has to move on. Tom is happy, but storm clouds are gathering. Stars Tim Pigott-Smith and Juliet Aubrey. |
| 08 | Discovery | 20041201 | 20250312 (BBC7) 20250313 (BBC7) | After the death of his friend, Richardson cuts himself off from the group and their familiar surroundings. When Richardson finally returns home, a startling discovery awaits him. HE Bates's semi-autobiographical novel. Dramatised by Vivienne Allen. Helen Longworth...... Margaret Tyzack....... Phely...............Isabelle Joss Bretherton...............Philip Fox First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2004. When Richardson finally returns home, a startling discovery awaits him. Stars Tim Pigott-Smith and Juliet Aubrey. |
| 09 | Catch-up | 20041202 | 20250313 (BBC7) 20250314 (BBC7) | Visiting Lydia in the sanatorium, Richardson catches up on events with Blackie. HE Bates's semi-autobiographical novel. Dramatised by Vivienne Allen. Blackie......Robert Purdy Dr Baird......Tom Calder Nurse......Ndidi Del Fatti First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2004. Visiting Lydia in the sanatorium, Richardson catches up on events with Blackie. Stars Tim Pigott-Smith and Juliet Aubrey. |
| 10 | Recovery | 20041203 | 20250314 (BBC7) 20250315 (BBC7) | As he helps her recovery, Richardson must face up to what love for Lydia really means. Conclusion of HE Bates's semi-autobiographical novel. Dramatised by Vivienne Allen. Blackie......Robert Purdy Dr Baird......Tom Calder First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2004. As he and Blackie help her recovery, Richardson must face up to what love for Lydia really means. Stars Tim Pigott-Smith. |
| OMNI-01 | 20121230 | 20250309 (BBC7) 20250310 (BBC7) |  Winter has come to Evensford. As the first snowflakes of 1931 settle, Lydia Aspen has come to live with her two aunts. Richardson, a young reporter on the local paper, watches as the shy heiress passes by in a Daimler. His editor tells him 'go and get the story'... HE Bates's semi-autobiographical novel, first published in 1952. Omnibus of the first five of ten parts. Dramatised by Vivienne Allen. Miss Bertie - Margaret Tyzack Miss Juliana - Angela Thorne Bretherton - Philip Fox Tom - Jamie Bamber Blackie....Robert Purdy Old Johnson....Don McCorkindale Nancy......Clare Corbett Alex.....Crispin Bonham-Carter Mrs Sanderson.....Helena Breck Written by HE Bates First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2004. From winter to midsummer night, a local reporter and a shy heiress get acquainted. From winter to midsummer night, a local reporter and a shy heiress get acquainted. Stars Tim Pigott-Smith and Juliet Aubrey. |