Desperate to keep debts secret from his wife, a man uses his body to earn money. Tyrrel and Max close in on Melody.

Rob experiences life in front of the camera, while Sid's therapy sessions have resulted in a newfound optimism, but will it last? Show more

Miner Walter Parkin's family arrive in Yorkshire's Dearne Valley. Life is not easy for daughter Winnie. Read by Richard Stacey. Show more

On a summer evening in 1929, Winnie goes to her first dance at the Miners' Welfare Hall. Family saga read by Richard Stacey. Show more

Winnie's pregnancy, the catalyst for her marriage is a false alarm, but then she falls pregnant again. Read by Richard Stacey. Show more

Children become adults, and Winnie and Harry grow frail, but there are still surprises in store. Concluded by Richard Stacey. Show more

Life in the Dearne changes with the outbreak of the Second World War. Harry is out on the circuit. Read by Richard Stacey. Show more