Series 5

01 Leeds--United! Episode 131st October 1974 About a strike in a textile factory, based on a true story 02 Baby Love Episode 27th November 1974 After the stillbirth of her illegitimate baby, a woman steals a baby at random and is sentenced to 9 months in prison. 03 Back of Beyond Episode 314th November 1974 Olwen lives in a tumbledown farm up in the mountains - a lonely widow, virtually a recluse. Her only human contact is with the occasional shopkeeper and young Rachel, who delivers her papers. For Rachel, her visits to Olwen are half adventure, half honest friendship. But they also mean a time to 'put aside childish things.' 04 The Bevellers Episode 421st November 1974 The first (and last) day at work of a young apprentice in a bevelling shop at a Glasgow glass factory 05 Taking Leave Episode 528th November 1974 "Well, I hope I won'be seeing you come home in that uniform much more. Six years - that's long enough out of any man's life." Mike's time is nearly up. The army gives him a weekend pass so he's home from Ulster to decide whether to sign on again. His parents want him to stay but he's wondering whether the family's own flare-ups aren't a bit too like the Troubles he has left behind. 06 Fugitive Episode 65th December 1974 After 18 years as a friar, Peter is no longer sure of his vocation. It is a happy life, maybe too much so, and now he has met Clare. Will his doubts run away with him? Runaway friars are officially "fugitives" who must be persuaded back to their order. 07 Eleanor Episode 712th December 1974 Eleanor is unable to communicate her inner thoughts as she's bullied at school and virtually ignored by her parents. With a mundane working existence awaiting her, she desires a chance at another life - but at what cost? 08 Gangsters Episode 89th January 1975 A story exploring the Birmingham underworld 09 The After Dinner Game Episode 916th January 1975 Vice-Chancellor Bartley Humbolt has problems. His young university is almost bankrupt, his wife is threatening to leave him, his protége professor from industry is threatening to overshadow him, and his prestigious professor of history is threatening to resign. But Bartley is a born manipulator. And when he gives a dinner party, he has something very special in mind - for afters. 10 Breath Episode 1023rd January 1975 A story about an asthma sufferer 11 The Death of a Young, Young Man Episode 1130th January 1975 Three young students suspended from school face various problems. 12 Sunset Across the Bay Episode 1220th February 1975 A elderly couple become disillusioned when they retire to their favorite holiday resort. 13 Funny Farm Episode 1327th February 1975 One day in the life a nurse in a mental hospital 14 Goodbye Episode 146th March 1975 "All I said was the gramophone's too loud." Tony and Zoe Lyle 's silly row starts like any other, but Tony finds that Zoe means it this time. She's walking out and he's got a week to save a marriage that he hasn't looked at in 18 years, and with it all the trappings of a good life in Maida Vale. 15 Just Another Saturday Episode 1513th March 1975 A young man participating in the Orange Parade in Glasgow becomes disillusioned with the pageant when he discovers its unpleasant and violent history and witnesses the participants' attacks on Catholics. 16 A Child of Hope Episode 1624th April 1975 Thirty-seven men from the disputed territory of South West Africa are on trial for their lives in Pretoria, 1,000 miles from their home. They are to be tried under South Africa's Terrorism Act despite the UN ruling that South Africa must abandon its "illegal administration" of their country. 17 The Saturday Party Episode 171st May 1975 When a stockbroker loses his job, he decides to throw a party. 18 Wednesday Love Episode 188th May 1975 Two women, looking for amusement on their afternoons off, visit a drinking club. 19 The Dandelion Clock Episode 1915th May 1975 In Belfast, a girl awaits the return of her missing father. 20 Brassneck Episode 2022nd May 1975 England, 1945-75: Builder Alfred Bagley makes a fortune, with a little help from his friends. 21 The Floater Episode 2129th May 1975 A comedy about the law - seen from the inside. All formality and procedure on the surface but not quite so convincing when you see the works. 22 By Common Consent Episode 225th June 1975 Political fantasy about a fascist regime