Les Chatfield
Director
Sam (1973)
Season 1
Sam is a drama set in the coalfields of Yorkshire in the inter-war period.
Released June 11, 1973
Episode 60 min
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S1E1 - A Way of Life
Sam and his mother arrive in Skellerton and try to settle in with their relatives.
June 12, 1973, midnight
S1E2 - Poor Law
The Labour Exchange is looking for Sam’s mother. Sam is taken on a tour of the local pit by his grandfather.
June 19, 1973, midnight
S1E3 - Leaving Home
Sam is bullied at school. Sam’s mother starts a new relationship with Alan. Sam doesn’t like this and runs away.
June 26, 1973, midnight
S1E4 - For Ever and Ever and Ever and Ever
Sam is found.
July 3, 1973, midnight
S1E5 - A Day to Remember
Sam is taken on a day out to the seaside.
July 11, 1973, midnight
S1E6 - The Cost of Living
Sam’s mother and new partner set up a family home.
July 18, 1973, midnight
S1E7 - Out of the Blue
Sam’s family come under pressure from the disapproving locals.
July 25, 1973, midnight
S1E8 - United We Stand
Sam discovers a book written by his father. The pit workers are given notice.
July 31, 1973, midnight
S1E9 - The Beginning of Winter
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. 7, 1973, midnight
S1E10 - Where the Heart Is
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. 14, 1973, midnight
S1E11 - Home From Home
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. 21, 1973, midnight
S1E12 - No Going Back
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.
Aug. 28, 1973, midnight
S1E13 - Breadwinners
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.
Sept. 4, 1973, midnight
Network: ITV1
Episode Runtime: 60 min.
Season Runtime: 60 min.
Released: June 11, 1973
Last Air Date: Aug. 25, 1975, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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