September 20, 1976
Holiday cheer abounds at Larkfield Manor as the Bourne family prepares their Christmas celebration, but the mood is tempered by yo...Read more
September 21, 1976
Elizabeth meets Dr. Cropper's handsome young associate Dr. Brian Harrington, and the two grow closer as they share their mutual in...Read more
September 27, 1976
Middle daughter Anne prepares for a fancy dress party, and the family is shocked by the immodest costume she selects. When Arthur ...Read more
September 28, 1976
Anne's shocking defiance of her father's orders threatens familial harmony at Larkfield Manor. With the family's encouragement, An...Read more
October 4, 1976
Frank Chapman, head dairyman for the Bourne family, confides to Arthur that his son Alan has gotten his girlfriend Peggy into trou...Read more
October 5, 1976
Helen befriends Mrs. Wickham, and the two work in tandem to affect some understanding between Arthur and Mr. Wickham. Alan reaches...Read more
October 11, 1976
Elizabeth returns from London insisting she's over her infatuation with Brian Harrington, but her feelings are reignited when Bria...Read more
October 12, 1976
Elizabeth's secret meeting with Brian is in jeopardy when Anne borrows her car without asking permission, and she has an accident.
October 18, 1976
Against all odds, Anne enters a competition with her beloved mare Tallulah, while Elizabeth continues to pursue a seemingly futile...Read more
October 19, 1976
The Bourne family awaits word of Anne who has not regained consciousness and must undergo tests for possible brain damage. Meanwhi...Read more
October 25, 1976
Recuperating from the accident, Anne invites handsome but conceited actor Gerald Hope Langley to spend Easter with her at Larkfiel...Read more
October 26, 1976
Anne and Victoria contrive to keep Phyllis and Gerald apart. Arthur's private word with Phyllis prompts a sincere apology and Gerald's just desserts.
November 1, 1976
Following an embarrassing incident with Anne, Helen bans spoiled, boisterous Rex Burton-Smith from associating with the family. Ho...Read more
November 2, 1976
With help from Anne and Elizabeth, Victoria plans another adventure with Rex, but unknown to them all, his bravado obscures a deva...Read more
November 8, 1976
Hoping to enlist his participation in a local charity match, Arthur encourages Anne's new relationship with talented cricketer Sir Nigel Marsham.
November 9, 1976
Anne and Elizabeth's beaus are on opposing sides as the cricket match gets underway. Later, Sir Nigel demonstrates an exceptional ...Read more
November 15, 1976
Elizabeth befriends newcomer Rachel Earnshaw who has moved to the village from London following a public divorce. The two share th...Read more
November 16, 1976
When Mrs. Earnshaw suffers another nervous collapse requiring Elizabeth to look after her, Arthur invites her to the Bourne home, ...Read more
November 23, 1976
With Arthur and Helen on holiday in Scotland, Victoria finds it unwise to invite a visiting Klaus for the weekend, until the girls...Read more
November 23, 1976
The weekend doesn't unfold as planned for the Bourne sisters when Anne is a slave to the kitchen, chaperon Mrs. Walden attempts to...Read more
November 29, 1976
Lady Alice sulks after she's offered the honor of opening the annual village fête, but is subsequently displaced by Earl Mulligan,...Read more
November 30, 1976
The Bournes are frantic as the fête gets underway, but their fears are allayed when Earl Mulligan proves a charming presence onscreen and off.
December 6, 1976
Elizabeth decides to continue her education in a London teaching hospital, but just as she persuades Arthur to accept her decision...Read more
December 7, 1976
Brian and Anne fail to understand Elizabeth's sudden reticence to accept a future with Brian. When Elizabeth suggests Brian would ...Read more
December 13, 1976
Helen entertains wealthy new neighbors the Cartlands but is unnerved when she discovers that Arthur and Rosemary Cartland share a ...Read more
December 14, 1976
A jealous Helen wonders if Arthur once had an affair with Rosemary. Arthur hires petty thief Jim Tapper to help Gates with the est...Read more
December 20, 1976
Elizabeth returns from Wales, has a startling encounter with Jim Tapper, and learns that Anne is undergoing medical tests in Londo...Read more
December 21, 1976
Elizabeth learns more about Jim Tapper. After Anne's diagnosis, Arthur and Helen agree she must leave immediately for experimental...Read more
December 27, 1976
As Anne and Helen prepare for their journey to Germany, Anne bids emotional farewells to her family. Elizabeth must face delaying ...Read more
December 28, 1976
Lady Alice secretly insists upon paying for Anne's expenses. While the Bourne family prepares for the Christmas season, a brave An...Read more
January 4, 1977
Lady Alice and Nanny continue to eye Jim Tapper with suspicion. Uncovering Jim's sensitive side, Elizabeth gives him an appropriat...Read more
January 5, 1977
Victoria plays the wallflower when the Cartlands visit. With Helen abroad, Lady Alice wonders about Rosemary's intentions toward A...Read more
January 13, 1977
Arthur fails to return from his trip to see Admiral Burrell. A restless Elizabeth wants to leave for Phyllis' party in London. Nan...Read more
January 14, 1977
At Phyllis' party, Victoria meets Jewish music student Emil Schwartz. Elizabeth is pursued by writer Ambrose Fielding and later ma...Read more
January 20, 1977
With most of the family abroad and Nanny ill, Larkfield Manor seems quiet as a tomb. Rumors of the impending death of King George ...Read more
January 21, 1977
Despite their best attempts to keep the dinner party amiable, Elizabeth and Victoria are unable to change Phyllis' foul mood durin...Read more
January 27, 1977
Gates catches young Jim Tapper reading a copy of Great Expectations lent to him by Elizabeth and returns the book without asking J...Read more
January 28, 1977
Arthur gives Jim a second chance after his accident. Gates and Nanny take an interest in helping Jim learn how to get on in domest...Read more
February 3, 1977
Alice gets ill and Arthur goes missing in Europe, the young sisters have to cope with both events.
February 4, 1977
Phyllis and Charles anxiously await word on the identity of the unidentified Englishman in hospital following a beating in Hamburg...Read more
February 10, 1977
On Arthur's abrupt return,Charles suspects he has been working as a spy in Germany.
February 11, 1977
The strain of keeping up Sir Michael's charade begins to affect Arthur's disposition. Charles receives a disturbing letter from He...Read more
February 17, 1977
Phyllis arrives unexpectedly at Larkfield Manor for the family Easter Party and is dismayed to learn that the Cartlands have been ...Read more
February 18, 1977
Phyllis flees back to London following the ghastly incident with Rosemary. Charles remembers Peter from Eaton and stuns Arthur wit...Read more
March 24, 1977
Victoria senses conflict between her music studies and Alice's preoccupation with her coming out season. Peter asks Elizabeth to t...Read more
March 25, 1977
Phyllis feels her age after Victoria describes her visit to a nightclub with Peter. Later, while shopping for her coming out wardr...Read more
March 4, 1977
The summer heat and multiplying guests are problems at Larkfield Manor. First, Elizabeth is ill-prepared for the arrival of Victor...Read more
March 5, 1977
Gwilym charms the Bourne household with the exception of Arthur. Gwilym's passionate objection to war of any kind infuriates Arthu...Read more
March 10, 1977
When Jim and Gates' motorbike disappear at the same time, Gates jumps to the conclusion that Jim has stolen it. Elizabeth delays r...Read more
March 11, 1977
A stern Arthur sorts out Jim and smooths things over with Gates. Talk of civil unrest in Spain leads Nanny to the wireless where s...Read more
March 17, 1977
Elizabeth decides it's time she goes to London to see if a career in medicine is what she truly wants. With Victoria's friend Laur...Read more
March 18, 1977
Elizabeth has an opportunity to use her medical training after someone falls from the cedar tree. Mrs. Gates feels that Elizabeth ...Read more
March 24, 1977
Larkfield Manor is poised for desolation as the summer of 1936 draws to an end. With Arthur away, Phyllis returns to her flat in L...Read more
March 25, 1977
Laura inadvertently receives the brunt of Elizabeth's anger over Victoria's ill-timed revelation to Rosemary. Charles has a heart-...Read more
March 31, 1977
The Bourne family eagerly anticipates the return of Arthur after a two month absence, but Laura is intimidated by the commander. V...Read more
April 1, 1977
After rejecting Rosemary, Arthur confides to Charles that he will never forgive her and her father for talking him into deceiving ...Read more
April 7, 1977
Mrs. Gates speculates that Phyllis is serious about Jack Poole, the gentleman she's bringing to Larkfield Manor for the weekend. A...Read more
April 8, 1977
Phyllis tells Arthur about Jack's scheme to create his own charter air firm. When she wonders if Geoffrey Cartland might be persua...Read more
April 14, 1977
With Arthur away shooting, Phyllis and Jack seize the opportunity to pose Jack's air transfer scheme to Geoffrey. Phyllis invites ...Read more
April 15, 1977
After Nanny hears a rumor from Gates about Penelope Finch, the gossip is passed on to Phyllis. Jack concocts a brilliant scheme to...Read more
April 21, 1977
Nanny learns about the bi-election and Arthur's potential involvement. Rosemary encourages Arthur to stand for parliament, but Mrs...Read more
April 22, 1977
The Bournes debate the potential constitutional crisis surrounding the relationship between King Edward and Mrs. Simpson. Arthur w...Read more
April 28, 1977
Phyllis traveling France with Jack, and Liz's inability to come home for Christmas disappoints the Bourne family. Vicky confides t...Read more
April 29, 1977
Charles and Lady Alice engage in a tiff when he jokingly lavishes Dame Violet with praise. Meanwhile, Mrs. Gates tires of being at...Read more
May 5, 1977
With Arthur and Elizabeth away, Phyllis invites the family and Nanny to celebrate New Year's Eve with her in London. Jack anxiousl...Read more
May 6, 1977
Phyllis turns to Nanny for comfort after a terrible row with Jack. Later, Jack's actions aren't encouraging. Phyllis confides in C...Read more
May 12, 1977
The house is struck by a terrible storm..but has Jim's negligence made the situation worse?
May 13, 1977
The family fears the cedar tree branch will strike the house, but an unexpected hero saves the day. Mrs. Gates becomes more upset ...Read more
May 19, 1977
Lady Alice's jewelery is stolen and she has her suspicions of whom has taken it.
May 20, 1977
Detective Inspector Webster arrives to take fingerprints and question the servants and guests about the disappearance of Lady Alic...Read more
May 26, 1977
The family looks forward to a visit by James Hamilton, a young lad from Charles' former school, but Charles warns that he is not l...Read more
May 27, 1977
The search is on for Jamie when he bolts following the incident in the schoolroom. Charles blames himself for not recognizing the ...Read more
June 2, 1977
Lady Alice anxiously prepares to attend the coronation, but then she receives distressing news. Arthur enlists the aid of Rosemary...Read more
June 3, 1977
Laura confides to Arthur the tension between Peter and Klaus, prompting Arthur to take action. Klaus wants Vicky to understand the...Read more
June 9, 1977
Nanny bristles when Arthur receives a letter from Miss Gribble, the irritable, former governess to the Bourne family. With the une...Read more
June 10, 1977
Following Miss Gribble's observations about the suitability of Peter as a husband for Elizabeth, Phyllis extracts a confession fro...Read more
June 16, 1977
With the wedding a month away, Liz has not selected a wedding gown, and she apologizes to the Cartlands for being distracted by Ar...Read more
June 17, 1977
Liz makes an unexpected move as Arthur's bi-election grows closer. Peter and Laura share a pleasant morning discussing their accep...Read more
June 23, 1977
With Arthur distracted by recent events, Liz phones the Cartlands to arrange a lunch with Rosemary. Mrs. Gates confides to Fred th...Read more
June 24, 1977
When Peter wonders about the lunch with Liz, Rosemary suggests that he and Liz arrange a meeting. Vicky discusses Klaus with her f...Read more
June 23, 1977
Phyllis shares joyous news of an engagement with Liz. Vicky and Charles have a bittersweet chat about death. Peter fears he will s...Read more
July 1, 1977
Phyllis encourages an uncomfortable Liz to tend to the surprise visitor. Unsure of Geoffrey's activities, Rosemary makes a secret ...Read more