About this season
The trials and tribulations of the staff at Hatley railway station, who are all wondering if Dr Beeching will close them down.
Episodes (9)
1. All Change
Aired 1 July 1996 • 30 min
At the peaceful country railway station in Hatley, life appears uncomplicated until the day the newspaper arrives with the news that Dr Beeching, the Minister of Transport, is rumoured to be planning to close down a large proportion of the national rail network.
2. Talking Turkey
Aired 8 July 1996 • 30 min
The staff are anxious to hear which stations Dr. Beeching is to close down. Meanwhile, Harry's turkey Oscar escapes and runs riot on the line.
3. The Train Now Standing
Aired 15 July 1996 • 30 min
New Stationmaster Cecil Parkin decides the announcement system needs revising; Jack becomes even more suspicious of May.
4. A Moving Story
Aired 22 July 1996 • 30 min
As Cecil Parkin prepares to move into the Stationmaster's house, Ethel discovers that May has met Parkin before.
5. The Late Mr Buckly
Aired 29 July 1996 • 30 min
A parcel arrives at Hatley in a very peculiar type of packaging.
6. Horse Play
Aired 5 August 1996 • 30 min
A horse box arrives at Hatley station. Luckily, Wilfred is standing by with a bucket of water and a bale of hay.
7. Past Love
Aired 12 August 1996 • 30 min
The staff are up early to collect a new arrival—but a much less welcome one turns up later that same day.
8. Job Opportunity
Aired 19 August 1996 • 30 min
May is asked to go for an interview for the job of buffet manageress at Loxley station, where she'd be working for Fred Foster. But Jack, Harry and Cecil know him well...
9. Sleeping Around
Aired 27 August 1996 • 30 min
Gloria and Wilfred's beds are still made, so May, Ethel and Jack are anxious to find out where they are. Meanwhile, Ethel is hoping to be swept off her feet at the local dance.