Episode 1
Aired Oct 2, 1983
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Flapper Ruby L. Sears (Wendy Morgan) gate-crashes a film studio party, giving scriptwriter Bill Trench (Peter McEnery) an idea for a "modern" movie.
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Episode 2
Aired Oct 9, 1983
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Ruby's antics with studio star Garfield Forbes-Lawson menace her chance to perform in the movie based on her life.
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Episode 3
Aired Oct 16, 1983
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Scriptwriter Trench develops an unprofessional interest in Ruby as he studies her life for his script.
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Episode 4
Aired Oct 23, 1983
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After Bill disappears with the only copy of his script, prima donna Margot Romark insists on playing the lead role.
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Episode 5
Aired Oct 30, 1983
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Ruby keeps her hopes up even when the financial backer of her film insists his girlfriend play the lead role.
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Episode 6
Aired Nov 6, 1983
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Ruby forbears in her marriage to Graham while working in a small role at the film studio.
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Episode 7
Aired Nov 13, 1983
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Ruby finally gets a chance to star in her own life story; despite Bill's love and Graham's bribed infidelity she maintains her efforts toward a successful marriage.
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Episode 8
Aired Nov 20, 1983
The Citadel
An idealistic Scottish doctor (Ben Cross) arrives in a craggy Welsh town, eager to put his new knowledge into practice.
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Episode 9
Aired Nov 27, 1983
The Citadel
Dr. Andrew Manson (Ben Cross) ventures into his new medical practice despite the advice of a former classmate and the meddling of Dr. Page's sister.
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Episode 10
Aired Dec 4, 1983
The Citadel
Andrew is unprepared for the results of accepting a gift of five pounds from a grateful patient.
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Episode 11
Aired Dec 11, 1983
The Citadel
Andrew and his new wife move to a neighboring mining town, where he discovers a history of unethical medicine.
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Episode 12
Aired Dec 18, 1983
The Citadel
An accident in the mines tests Andrew's skill in the midst of his crusade against Dr. Llewellyn's fee-splitting policy.
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Episode 13
Aired Dec 25, 1983
The Citadel
Having struggled to establish a new practice in London, Andrew debates whether to follow Freddie's potentially lucrative advice.
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Episode 14
Aired Jan 1, 1984
The Citadel
Andrew's expert handling of an emergency in a boutique impresses the fashionable set and introduces him to a new clientele.
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Episode 15
Aired Jan 8, 1984
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Secure as a doctor to the wealthy, Andrew becomes involved with a married patient.
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Episode 16
Aired Jan 15, 1984
The Citadel
The illness of a friend's daughter involves Andrew in the frontiers of medical research.
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Episode 17
Aired Jan 22, 1984
The Citadel
Andrew faces an official inquiry after assisting with an operation.
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Episode 18
Aired Jan 29, 1984
The Irish RM: Great Uncle McCarthy
Major Sinclair Yeates, at his new posting, encounters the Knox Clan.
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Episode 19
Aired Feb 5, 1984
The Irish RM: Trinket's Colt
Major Sinclair Yeates deals with a dispute about a young horse.
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Episode 20
Aired Feb 12, 1984
The Irish RM: A Misdeal
The adventures of Major Yeates as a magistrate.
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Episode 21
Aired Feb 19, 1984
The Irish RM: The Boat's Share
A visit from Yeate's cousin Basil coincides with an unusually complicated case.
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Episode 22
Aired Feb 26, 1984
The Irish RM: Occasional Licences
Drinking is a serious business in Ireland.
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Episode 23
Aired Mar 4, 1984
The Irish RM: O Love! O Fire!
The wedding between Sally Knox and Flurry.
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Episode 24
Aired Mar 25, 1984
The Tale of Beatrix Potter
Inspired by her love of pets, the adult Beatrix writes "The Tale of Peter Rabbit."
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Episode 25
Aired Apr 1, 1984
The Tale of Beatrix Potter
As her books gain popularity, Beatrix struggles for independence from domineering parents.
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Episode 26
Aired Apr 8, 1984
Nancy Astor -- The Langhornes of Virginia
The life of the first woman (Lisa Harrow) to be elected to England's House of Commons (Lisa Harrow) starts with her childhood in Virginia and marriage to a wealthy Boston socialite (Pierce Brosnan).
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Episode 27
Aired Apr 15, 1984
Nancy Astor -- The Gentleman From Boston
As the marriage deteriorates, Nancy flees to escape Shaw's hatred, philandering and drinking.
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Episode 28
Aired Apr 22, 1984
Nancy Astor -- The Passenger on the Ocean Liner
Nancy and her sister join the social whirl in London and consider marriage, but the return trip to Virginia introduces Waldorf Astor.
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Episode 29
Aired Apr 29, 1984
Nancy Astor -- A House in Buckinghamshire
The newlyweds move to Waldorf's country estate where he makes a bid for a seat in Parliament.
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Episode 30
Aired May 6, 1984
Nancy Astor -- The First Lady
Waldorf's father dies, making him the new Lord Astor; Nancy decides to run for his forfeited seat in the House of Commons.
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Episode 31
Aired May 13, 1984
Nancy Astor -- Scandals
Nancy's first marriage is used against her when she speaks against relaxing the divorce laws.
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Episode 32
Aired May 20, 1984
Nancy Astor -- Guests for the Weekend
Nancy is jeered in Parliament for entertaining the German ambassador as war approaches.
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Episode 33
Aired May 27, 1984
Nancy Astor -- The Last of the Southern Belles
At 60, Nancy bitterly resents Waldorf's advising her to resign her seat because of her erratic behavior.
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