Vic starts a new job managing the record shop. Since he no longer sees Ingrid every day at work, things simmer down between them and for months he doesn't see her until she visits. Show more

Ingrid tells Vic she is pregnant. He asks her to marry him, but is devastated to be so trapped. Vic faces Ingrid's parents, and dislikes her mother on sight. Show more

Vic and Ingrid get married, and settle down to live with Mrs Rothwell. But then tragedy strikes when heavily-pregnant Ingrid falls down the stairs and is rushed to hospital. Show more

Things go from bad to worse between Vic and Ingrid, as Ma Rothwell continues to interfere. Vic goes on a drinking spree and returns at midnight to find Ma Rothwell waiting for him. Show more

After leaving Ingrid, Vic goes to his sister's, breaking down at last. Can the couple survive? Can they find a kind of loving to carry them through? Show more

Dramatisation of Stan Barstow's classic novel set in 1950s and 60s Yorkshire about 20-year-old Vic Brown's infatuation for Ingrid, which develops into an emotional crisis. Show more

Vic is convinced Ingrid wants to finish the relationship before it's even begun by bringing along her friend, Dorothy, on their date. Dorothy manages to ruin the evening. Show more

Vic and Ingrid have arranged another date but Ingrid fails to turn up and Vic ends up going to the pictures with a rather irritating friend. But there's surprise waiting at home. Show more

Vic's relationship with Ingrid is becoming more passionate and he chooses to overlook her shallow side. He feels his mother's disapproval and he gets involved in a fight at work. Show more

Vic realises that he doesn't love Ingrid; it's merely a physical attraction, otherwise he finds her boring. He's in a quandry because she's in love with him. Show more