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 (10)
1. No Milk for the Minister
Aired 29 June 1997 • 30 min
May panics when Cecil Parkin announces that the Minister of Transport is to visit the station, because the milkman has failed to deliver the milk.
2. Father's Day
Aired 6 July 1997 • 30 min
Jack is behaving very strangely, and Cecil makes a startling discovery.
3. The Gravy Train
Aired 13 July 1997 • 30 min
Jack discovers a bag full of money; but will May allow him to keep it?
4. The Van
Aired 20 July 1997 • 30 min
May's fridge is broken. So when Cecil acquires a British Railways van, he is anxious to drive her to Clumberfield to have it repaired.
5. Lucky Strike
Aired 27 July 1997 • 30 min
Just when things are going well at Hatley, Ralph decides to go on strike.
6. Love Is a Very Splendid Thing
Aired 17 August 1997 • 30 min
When Ethel meets an American called Joe, Wilfred over-reacts dramatically.
7. A Bowl in the Hand
Aired 14 September 1997 • 30 min
A bowls outing provides the ideal opportunity for May and Cecil to be alone together.
8. Action Stations
Aired 17 September 1997 • 30 min
A visit from a Rolls Royce at the station leads to the news of a much more important visit later in the day.
9. A Pregnant Pause
Aired 21 September 1997 • 30 min
Arnold is very concerned when he has trouble driving diesel engines on a course, and May is having some sneaky suspicions...
10. Ton Up
Aired 28 September 1997 • 30 min
The staff prepares to celebrate Hatley Station's 100th anniversary.