Air date: 1985-12-30

Runtime: 30 min

Reverend Philip Lambe is transferred from his rich rural parish to a tough Midlands city.

Air date: 1986-01-06

Runtime: 30 min

Lambe plans to visit the new parish he has been offered, but Emma refuses to go. Parish life is further complicated by Major Andrews, who insists on erecting a massive headstone in memory of his friend Archie Colson.

Air date: 1986-01-13

Runtime: 30 min

The reverend and Emma descend on Edendale and discover that it's even more run-down than the reports suggested. During the events of one night, they confirm their worst of fears and reinforce that Edendale really needs them.

Air date: 1986-01-20

Runtime: 30 min

The Bishop wants a definite answer from the reverend: is he moving to Edendale or not? Philip has a few days to convince his family. Meanwhile, the marriage of their best friends seems to be coming to an end.

Air date: 1986-01-27

Runtime: 30 min

Open hostilities are declared between Philip and the rest of the parish when circumstances suggest that, suffering from the stress of recent events, he is hitting the bottle-and his nearest and dearest.

Air date: 1986-02-03

Runtime: 30 min

The day of the move arrives at last, but, due to a missing tortoise and furniture van, both departure and arrival are very different from expectations.