About this season
Hadleigh was a British television series made by Yorkshire Television which originally ran from 1969 to 1976. Developed by Robert Barr, it was a sequel to the writer's earlier Gazette for the same company. The theme music was composed by Alan Moorhouse and, from series 3, Tony Hatch. James Hadleigh played by Gerald Harper, was "the perfect squire, paternalistically careful of his tenantry's welfare, beloved in the village, respected in the council." A "knight in a shining white Aston Martin V8, he sets about correcting local injustices." His wife, from a lower-class background, was played by Hilary Dwyer. The series attracted around 17 million viewers at its peak.
Episodes (13)
1. Invasion
Aired 8 January 1971 • 60 min
2. Exposure
Aired 15 January 1971 • 60 min
3. Ring of Fire
Aired 22 January 1971 • 60 min
4. Bow to the Lady
Aired 29 January 1971 • 60 min
5. A Quiet Place in the Country
Aired 5 February 1971 • 60 min
6. A Letter to David
Aired 12 February 1971 • 60 min
7. Nicola Penn
Aired 19 February 1971 • 60 min
Hadleigh met Anne Hepton just three weeks ago, but their relationship has blossomed. When Anne observes three cups laid for breakfast, she is unconcerned—until she sees the beautiful Nichola Penn.
8. Open Verdict
Aired 26 February 1971 • 60 min
9. The Diplomat
Aired 5 March 1971 • 60 min
10. Absolutely Feudal
Aired 12 March 1971 • 60 min
11. The Sealed Offer
Aired 19 March 1971 • 60 min
12. Breakdown
Aired 26 March 1971 • 60 min
13. Whose Life Is It?
Aired 2 April 1971 • 60 min