Season 7

01 Caught on a Train Episode 131st October 1980 Peter boards a train to attend an important business meeting across Europe. His trip is complicated by two women also assigned to his compartment. One is an independent American whom Peter finds attractive. The other is Frau Messner, an extremely particular and demanding older European woman. Between the two of them, they try different aspects of Peter's patience... 02 Fatal Spring Episode 27th November 1980 Using a remarkable blend of dramatic techniques, this study of three English poets – also three courageous soldiers – gradually develops towards their historical and crucial meeting. 03 The Black Madonna Episode 314th November 1980 Lou Parker feels very strongly that she and her husband, Ray, are different from the Farrells and the Ackerleys. With them it's all television. But she and Ray have the local library and The Observer. They keep abreast. They're different. 04 The Happy Autumn Fields Episode 421st November 1980 05 Grown-Ups Episode 528th November 1980 Young working class couple Dick and Mandy move into a council house in Canterbury, and find Mr. Butcher, one of their former teachers, living next door. Mandy's unmarried sister, Gloria, is constantly dropping in, and will not take any hints that the couple would prefer to be left alone, until her presence finally goads them to action. 06 My Dear Palestrina Episode 65th December 1980 07 Shaping Up Episode 712th December 1980 08 Standing in for Henry Episode 819th December 1980 At a Nottingham advertising agency, young graphic designer Graham is recruited as a temporary replacement for the iconic Henry. The agency are desperate to be part of the Swinging Sixties but not without Henry. Can Graham replace him? 09 Fothergill Episode 99th January 1981 John Fothergill, aesthete and scholar, becomes the proprietor of the Spread Eagle, in Thame, Oxfordshire, with the intent of turning it into the most celebrated Inn in England, catering to the brightest lights in London's literati. 10 One Hundred and Eighty!!! Episode 1016th January 1981 A darts tournament is put in peril when the players' wives stage a sit-in in the pub. 11 The Kindness of Mrs. Radcliffe Episode 1123rd January 1981 A day in the life of Mrs Radcliffe, who believes that the advice she so freely gives is done only out of kindness. 12 A Last Visitor for Mr. Hugh Peter Episode 1230th January 1981 In prison the night before his execution, Republican preacher Hugh Peter prepares to be hanged, drawn and quartered for treason. 13 Journal of Bridget Hitler Episode 136th February 1981 An Irishwoman married to a German in pre-WWI Liverpool prepares to meet her brother-in-law, a young man named Adolf Hitler. 14 Days at the Beach Episode 1413th February 1981 In 1920, a trio of British soldiers have to guard an unexploded mine that has washed up on a beach. 15 Bobby Wants to Meet Me Episode 1520th February 1981 In 1978, Changes Magazine journalist Neville Morris writes an essay about Bob Dylan called 'A Jewish Massiah'. Dylan's publicist Elle Smith reaches out that The Bard wants to meet him at Earl's Court. 16 Days Episode 1627th February 1981 A mother, waiting for a visit through a hospital day, reflects on her life. Dreams haunt her, fantasies seduce her, memories crowd in on her, distorting the drab reality of her day to day existence. Must her daughter follow in her footsteps? How can she find a way to guide her towards a brighter future? 17 Clapperclaw Episode 176th March 1981 VE Night, 1945: In a Yorkshire pub, not everyone is in a mood to celebrate. Lorna Thorpe's 'All-Star' dance band is down two members, the beer has run out, and some influential friends on the city council have booked flights to Buenos Aires. 18 The Potsdam Quartet Episode 1813th March 1981 An exploration of the personal and professional conflicts of a string quartet who have been playing together for many years, but are on the point of disintegrating. 19 Unity Episode 1920th March 1981 The true story of Unity Mitford who, in the 1930s, moves to Germany, where she befriends Adolf Hitler. 20 Skylark Episode 2027th March 1981 21 Elizabeth Alone: Part 1 Episode 213rd April 1981 After nineteen years of marriage, three children, and a brief but passionate affair followed by a quick divorce, Elizabeth Aidallbery has to go for an emergency operation. From her bed, she has the leisure to take stock of her life, and frankly, it doesn't look very edifying: there's the 17-year-old daughter who's run off to a commune with her boyfriend; an old hopeless suitor who continues to press his claims; and of course the memory of the havoc caused by the affair. No doubt she could put her life back in order. But need that involve all those people who cause her so much heartache? 22 Elizabeth Alone: Part 2 Episode 2210th April 1981 After nineteen years of marriage, three children, and a brief but passionate affair followed by a quick divorce, Elizabeth Aidallbery has to go for an emergency operation. From her bed, she has the leisure to take stock of her life, and frankly, it doesn't look very edifying: there's the 17-year-old daughter who's run off to a commune with her boyfriend; an old hopeless suitor who continues to press his claims; and of course the memory of the havoc caused by the affair. No doubt she could put her life back in order. But need that involve all those people who cause her so much heartache? 23 Elizabeth Alone: Part 3 Episode 2317th April 1981 After nineteen years of marriage, three children, and a brief but passionate affair followed by a quick divorce, Elizabeth Aidallbery has to go for an emergency operation. From her bed, she has the leisure to take stock of her life, and frankly, it doesn't look very edifying: there's the 17-year-old daughter who's run off to a commune with her boyfriend; an old hopeless suitor who continues to press his claims; and of course the memory of the havoc caused by the affair. No doubt she could put her life back in order. But need that involve all those people who cause her so much heartache? 24 The Man Who Almost Knew Eamonn Andrews Episode 2424th April 1981 25 You're All Right, How Am I? Episode 251st May 1981 26 The Day War Broke Out Episode 2615th May 1981 Albie Warren and his girlfriend Carla are second on the bill of variety artists and musicians performing to half empty venues. Albie impersonates wartime comic Rob Wilton to people who don't know him. Will he take the chance to top the bill? 27 Random Moments in a May Garden Episode 2722nd May 1981 28 Going Gently Episode 285th June 1981 Two men sharing a hospital room after their diagnoses of terminal cancer struggle with fear, physical pain, the difficulties of being in hospital, family members unable to cope, loneliness, and their unusual friendship. 29 Marriage Episode 2910th July 1981