The Village

SYNOPSIS

Phoebe, the stationmaster's daughter, provides a source of distraction for Bert from Martha and invites him to go to Hankin's new dancehall, while Grace decides to join the cycling club for a ride out. Is there more to her decision than even she or John are aware? Elsewhere, Marie Stopes' caravan arrives in the village, a little too late to be of any help to Agnes, Robin helps Martha escape George and the Big House, and Clem suggests to Edmund that he should marry. Period drama, starring Maxine Peake, John Simm and Tom Varey.