Series 2 (1976)
The second series originally aired on BBC1 from 31 March to 23 June 1976.
Regular cast: Denis Lill as Charles Vaughan (ep. 1–13), Ian McCulloch as Greg Preston (ep. 1–8, ep. 10–13), Celia Gregory as Ruth Anderson (ep. 1–6, ep. 8, ep. 10–13), Lorna Lewis as Pet Simpson (ep. 1–2, ep. 5–13), Stephen Dudley as John Millon (ep. 1–2, ep. 5–8, ep. 10–13), Tanya Ronder as Lizzie Willoughby (ep. 1–2, ep. 5–8, ep. 10–13), Lucy Fleming as Jenny Richards (ep. 1–3, ep. 5, ep. 7–8, ep. 11–13), John Abineri as Hubert Goss (ep. 1–2, ep. 5–8, ep. 11–13), Michael Gover as Arthur Russell (ep. 1–2, ep. 5, ep. 7–8, ep. 11), Gordon Salkilld as Jack Wood (ep. 2, ep. 5–6, ep. 8, ep. 11, ep. 13), Stephen Tate as Alan (ep. 8, ep. 11–13), Heather Wright as Melanie (ep. 11–13), June Page as Sally (ep. 11–13), Peter Duncan as Dave (ep. 11–13), Roger Monk as Pete (ep. 11–13), Gigi Gatti as Daniella (ep. 7–8, ep. 12), Chris Tranchell as Paul Pitman (ep. 1–2), Delia Paton as Mina (ep. 6, ep. 10), Roy Herrick as Lewis Fearns (ep. 8, ep. 10)
| # | Title | Directed by | Written by | Guest stars | Original airdate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.01 | "Birth of a Hope" | Eric Hills | Jack Ronder | – | 31 March 1976 (1976-03-31) |
| It is deep midwinter and Abby has gone to reunite with her son. The manor burns down and several of the group are killed. The survivors move on to a new settlement led by Charles Vaughan. Jenny is about to have Greg's baby and they go in search of Ruth to help with the delivery. Meanwhile Charles and Greg talk about furthering their community for the future and working to become completely self-sufficient. Ruth is found as Jenny goes into labour. | |||||
| 2.02 | "Greater Love" | Pennant Roberts | Don Shaw | – | 7 April 1976 (1976-04-07) |
| Jenny has had a baby boy, which she is naming David. However she falls ill. Ruth helps her and makes a list of things needed. Paul agrees to go to a nearby hospital to collect it. He returns with the items but is feeling feverish. Ruth isolates him and realises has contracted the bubonic plague. To prevent the disease spreading through the community she gives him a lethal injection and burns down the barn has been held in. Feeling better, Jenny decides to re-name her baby Paul. | |||||
| 2.03 | "Lights of London – Part one" | Terence Williams | Jack Ronder | Sydney Tafler (as Manny), Roger Lloyd-Pack (as Wally), Coral Atkins (as Penny), Nadim Sawalha (as Amul), Lennox Milne (as Nessie), David Troughton (as Stan), Wendy Williams (as Barbara), Lloyd McGuire (as George), Patrick Holt (as Doctor) | 14 April 1976 (1976-04-14) |
| Ruth has been duped into going to London where a community of 500 are living. They need her because of her medical training and they are in need of a doctor. Many people are falling ill due to plague and rats. The group is led by Manny who informs her that only a large group of 500 or more can survive, rather than her small community. Ruth is tempted to stay as they have electricity and running water. Greg and Charles learn that she has been taken to London and go to rescue her. On arrival they are attacked by a pack of rats. | |||||
| 2.04 | "Lights of London – Part two" | Pennant Roberts | Jack Ronder | Sydney Tafler (as Manny), Roger Lloyd-Pack (as Wally), Coral Atkins (as Penny), Nadim Sawalha (as Amul), Lennox Milne (as Nessie), Wendy Williams (as Barbara), Lloyd McGuire (as George), Patrick Holt (as Doctor) | 21 April 1976 (1976-04-21) |
| Greg and Charles are rescued and taken to the community. They find Ruth who explains that the 500 are planning to move to the Isle of Wight to set up a new life in a clean environment. They soon discover however that Manny has no intention of moving them and wants to stay in London as the ruler. He tells Greg and Charles to go, but Ruth must stay. Ruth decides to return to the community and they try to make an escape with Manny in close pursuit. Manny is shot by one of his enemies and they leave London. | |||||
| 2.05 | "The Face of the Tiger" | Terence Williams | Don Shaw | John Line (as Alistair McFadden) | 28 April 1976 (1976-04-28) |
| Tensions among the group are rising as the workload increases. A seemingly gentle man, Alistair arrives and joins the group. Hubert meanwhile is feeling hard-done by and insists on a better room until he discovers that Alistair is a convicted child killer. The others question Alistair who admits it and says that he has been rehabilitated. Hubert however spreads panic among the others and Alistair volunteers to leave. | |||||
| 2.06 | "The Witch" | Terence Williams | Jack Ronder | Catherine Finn (as Peggy) | 5 May 1976 (1976-05-05) |
| One of the women in the community, Mina is receiving much unwanted attention from Hubert, who has taken a liking to her. She shuts herself away with her baby and Hubert begins to spread a rumour that she is a witch. A number of the community begin to believe this and Mina decides to leave. Greg and Charles go looking for her and bring her back, assuring her that everyone regrets their suspicions. Hubert is put grinding wheat. | |||||
| 2.07 | "A Friend in Need" | Eric Hills | Ian McCulloch | William Wilde (as Boult), Vivienne Burgess (as Mrs. McGregor), Paul Grist (as Morris) | 12 May 1976 (1976-05-12) |
| Greg and Charles call a meeting with representatives from local communities with a view to the groups helping each other out and providing protection from attack if needed. A sniper is going round other areas and shooting women. Greg realises that they are the next target and calls on a nearby community for help. While waiting in ambush, Jenny is placed as bait for the sniper. Charles shoots and kills the sniper, who is revealed to be a woman. | |||||
| 2.08 | "By Bread Alone" | Pennant Roberts | Martin Worth | Julie Peasgood (as Judy), Martin Neil (as Philip) | 19 May 1976 (1976-05-19) |
| One of the community reveals himself to be a Parson and he is interested in starting Sunday services. Many of the community, including Jenny, show opposition with the view that religion is a waste of time now. However, despite their workload, the group gradually come round to the idea and attend the first service. | |||||
| 2.09 | "The Chosen" | Eric Hills | Roger Parkes | Philip Madoc (as Max Kershaw), Clare Kelly (as Joy Dunn), James Cosmo (as Lenny Carter), David Neilson (as Mike), Elizabeth Cassidy (as Susan), David Sibley (as Kim) | 26 May 1976 (1976-05-26) |
| On their travels, Charles and Pet meet two sick people whom they bring to the nearest community for help. There they find a military-like operation run by Max and Joy. The sick woman dies and the sick man is shot, while Charles complains of their domineering approach. Joy invites them to speak to the group on their way of life but Max is to have them shot during the night as he fears for his leadership. Being tipped off by Joy, Charles gets to speak, during which Max is shouted down and deposed by Joy. | |||||
| 2.10 | "Parasites" | Terence Williams | Roger Marshall | Patrick Troughton (as John Millen), Kevin McNally (as Kane), Brian Grellis (as Grice) | 2 June 1976 (1976-06-02) |
| Mina becomes fond of a man she meets on a river boat and agrees to meet him later. However, when the boat turns up again, two men have taken residence. They arrive at the community but appear quite aggressive. Pet recognises one of them as a convicted criminal and they take the children hostage. In an attempt to reason with them, Lewis goes to talk to them but is shot dead. Mina discovers that they have also killed her friend. Greg and Charles let the two men go and they escape on the boat, but begin to suffer the effects of the wood alcohol they've been drinking and die. | |||||
| 2.11 | "New Arrivals" | Pennant Roberts | Roger Parkes | Ian Hastings (as Mark Carter) | 9 June 1976 (1976-06-09) |
| A small group of young people arrive at the community. Their leader, Mark has much experience in farming and offers them advice. However, a flu bug is breaking out and takes a number of lives such as Mina and Arthur. It soon becomes apparent that Mark is an overbearing leader and aims to take over the farming aspect of the community completely. The others vote against him and he leaves. | |||||
| 2.12 | "Over the Hills" | Eric Hills | Martin Worth | Linda Robson (as Barbara), Nula Conwell (as Ann) | 16 June 1976 (1976-06-16) |
| One of the new girls, Sally is pregnant. Charles is delighted and re-ignites his interest in more of the community having children. There is much opposition to this from the women, including Sally who forces herself to miscarry. | |||||
| 2.13 | "New World" | Terence Williams | Martin Worth | Sally Osborne (as Agnes), Dan Meaden (as Seth) | 23 June 1976 (1976-06-23) |
| A hot air balloon crash lands at the community. The flier is killed, while his daughter is wandering about in a nearby forest. Greg and the others go to investigate. The girl, Agnes is found and explains to them that they have come from Norway. There, they have a working factory, manufacturing tools and equipment but have little food. Much to Jenny's distress, Greg is keen to investigate and trade with them. After getting the balloon back in working order he accompanies Agnes on her return to Norway. |
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