Series 1

1. In the Beginning

1985-12-30 · 30m

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

2. No Stone Unturned

1986-01-06 · 30m

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.

3. A Flying Visit

1986-01-13 · 30m

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.

4. The Crunch

1986-01-20 · 30m

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.

5. An Eye for an Eye

1986-01-27 · 30m

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.

6. Exodus

1986-02-03 · 30m

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.