About this season
Black Watch Sergeant Alec Ritchie and his new wife Jennifer move to a rundown sheep farm in the Scottish countryside.
Episodes (10)
1. In Good Faith
Aired 3 May 1992 • 50 min
Newlyweds Alec and Jennifer Ritchie have been promised the tenancy of a dilapidated farm in the remote Scottish countryside. Life does not look like it's going to be easy, and the prospects look grim. Produced by Aileen Forsyth. Directed by Ken Hannam.
2. Family Affairs
Aired 10 May 1992 • 50 min
Macrae of Balbuie (Andrew Keir) receives an unwelcome visitor. (Also starred David Tennant as Archie the Hiker in one of his earliest television roles). Produced by Aileen Forsyth. Directed by David Blair.
3. Sheep Don't Safely Graze
Aired 17 May 1992 • 50 min
Alec has an encounter with an old army friend with surprising consequences. Andrew worries about the prospect of a war in Korea and Robert's past catches up with him. Produced by Aileen Forsyth. Directed by David Blair.
4. Partings
Aired 24 May 1992 • 50 min
Jennifer has to return south after her mother is taken ill. Produced by Aileen Forsyth. Directed by David Blair.
5. Crimes and Misdemeanours
Aired 31 May 1992 • 50 min
Alec decides to attend the farm auction whilst Veronica returns to London. Produced by Aileen Forsyth. Directed by Ken Hannam.
6. Visitations
Aired 7 June 1992 • 50 min
Jenny is surprised by a visit from an old flame. Umberto meets an old friend at the agricultural show. Produced by Aileen Forsyth. Directed by Ken Hannam.
7. Into the Forest
Aired 28 June 1992 • 50 min
Alec and Jenny's tenancy is put in jeopardy when Sir James plans some changes. Produced by Aileen Forsyth. Directed by Ken Hannam.
8. Coming to Terms
Aired 5 July 1992 • 50 min
Alec and Jenny enjoy a day at the lamb sales. American businessman Donald Telfer (Lou Hirsch) pays his partner Andrew a visit. Produced by Aileen Forsyth. Directed by David Blair.
9. Past and Present
Aired 12 July 1992 • 50 min
Pheemie reveals a dark secret to Jenny. Andrew proposes to Flora and Sir James is delighted. Produced by Aileen Forsyth. Directed by David Blair.
10. Day of Judgement
Aired 19 July 1992 • 50 min
Umberto is troubled when the past catches up with him. Andrew is drafted back into service and heads off to Korea. Alec and Jenny decide on their future when tragedy strikes. Produced by Aileen Forsyth. Directed by David Blair.