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6 Episodes 1987 - 1987
Episode 1
23 mins
A homeless couple arrives on Phillip's doorstep late one night and are given shelter. On further acquaintance, having no home turns out to be the least of their problems.

Episode 2
23 mins
The plight of an elderly widow prompts Philip to ask Oscar Randolph, the local supermarket tycoon, to help him aid the old people in the parish. Philip soon discovers that Oscar, as usual, is helping no one but himself.

Episode 3
21 mins
When Philip tries to alter the parish hall bookings, he comes into conflict with a local martial arts club. A firm hand is called for, especially when Philip is invited to shatter a few tiles himself.

Episode 4
25 mins
The baptism of a child should be a happy occasion, but in this case, the father and the grandfather can't agree on anything, let alone a name for the baby. When a commonsense approach fails, Emma rushes in where Philip fears to tread.

Episode 5
23 mins
Philip is visited by a stranger who believes he has a divine mission to fulfill. A few days later they meet again, but, on this occasion, the stranger has a gun.
Episode 6
24 mins
When his father decides to emulate Philip and take on a tough urban parish, Philip tries to dissuade him. His arguments end up falling upon deaf ears, two of which belong to a ventriloquist's dummy.