Sam (1973)

Jun 12, 1973 - 1h 0m

Sam and his mother arrive in Skellerton and try to settle in with their relatives.

Jun 19, 1973 - 1h 0m

The Labour Exchange is looking for Sam’s mother. Sam is taken on a tour of the local pit by his grandfather.

Jun 26, 1973 - 1h 0m

Sam is bullied at school. Sam’s mother starts a new relationship with Alan. Sam doesn’t like this and runs away.

Jul 3, 1973 - 1h 0m

Sam is found.

Jul 11, 1973 - 1h 0m

Sam is taken on a day out to the seaside.

Jul 18, 1973 - 1h 0m

Sam’s mother and new partner set up a family home.

Jul 25, 1973 - 1h 0m

Sam’s family come under pressure from the disapproving locals.

Jul 31, 1973 - 1h 0m

Sam discovers a book written by his father. The pit workers are given notice.

Aug 7, 1973 - 1h 0m

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.

Aug 14, 1973 - 1h 0m

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.

Aug 21, 1973 - 1h 0m

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.

Aug 28, 1973 - 1h 0m

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.

Sep 4, 1973 - 1h 0m

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.