Sold a small plot of land for a tiny outlay, Cockney widow Chloe Marsh and her two daughters flee the slums of post-war London for a better life in the country. But rural life in 1922 is hard. Chloe and her fellow pioneers have no mains water, no gas, no electricity, and no jobs. Forced to live in tents until they can afford a shack, they carve a community out of the hostile countryside.
May 18, 1997 - 47m
Londoner Chloe Marsh sees a poster advertising plots of land for sale in the country for only £5.
May 25, 1997 - 50m
Chloe gets an offer, but things are tougher for the Mulligans.
Jun 1, 1997 - 49m
An old army buddy visits Tom.
Jun 8, 1997 - 49m
While flighty Maude is falling for an idealistic new arrival at Langton Fields, a violent storm threatens to wipe out the community. Harriet goes missing, and Maude is the only person with a clue as to where she might be.
Jun 15, 1997 - 49m
It is one year since Harry sold the first plot of land on Langton Hill. A celebration party is planned.
Jun 22, 1997 - 49m
Chloe and Tom are in love, and Rory Mulligan's new house takes shape.
