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Play S1 E1The trials and tribulations of the staff at Hatley railway station, who are all wondering if Dr Beeching will close them down.
Cast: Jeffrey Holland, Barbara New, Stephen Lewis
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9 episodes
1. All ChangeAt the peaceful country railway station in Hatley, life appears uncomplicated until the day the newspaper arrives with the news that Dr Beeching, the Minister of Transport, is rumoured to be planning to close down a large proportion of the national rail network.NRCC30minJul 1, 1996
2. Talking TurkeyThe staff are anxious to hear which stations Dr. Beeching is to close down. Meanwhile, Harry's turkey Oscar escapes and runs riot on the line.NRCC30minJul 8, 1996
3. The Train Now StandingNew Stationmaster Cecil Parkin decides the announcement system needs revising; Jack becomes even more suspicious of May.NRCC30minJul 15, 1996
4. A Moving StoryAs Cecil Parkin prepares to move into the Stationmaster's house, Ethel discovers that May has met Parkin before.NRCC30minJul 22, 1996
5. The Late Mr BucklyA parcel arrives at Hatley in a very peculiar type of packaging.NRCC30minJul 29, 1996
6. Horse PlayA horse box arrives at Hatley station. Luckily, Wilfred is standing by with a bucket of water and a bale of hay.NRCC30minAug 5, 1996
7. Past LoveThe staff are up early to collect a new arrival—but a much less welcome one turns up later that same day.NRCC30minAug 12, 1996
8. Job OpportunityMay is asked to go for an interview for the job of buffet manageress at Loxley station, where she'd be working for Fred Foster. But Jack, Harry and Cecil know him well...NRCC30minAug 19, 1996
9. Sleeping AroundGloria and Wilfred's beds are still made, so May, Ethel and Jack are anxious to find out where they are. Meanwhile, Ethel is hoping to be swept off her feet at the local dance.NRCC30minAug 27, 1996
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The trials and tribulations of the staff at Hatley railway station, who are all wondering if Dr Beeching will close them down.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Roy Gould
- Created by
- Richard Spendlove, David Croft
- Studio
- BBC
Maturity rating
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Audio languages
English
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