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Love for Lydia Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
12 Episodes 1979 - 1979
Episode 1
Episode 1
Sun, Sep 23, 1979 60 mins
Romance and tragedy unfold against a backdrop of Depression-era England in a 12-part adaptation of H.E. Bates' novel. Part 1 begins with Evensford reporter Edward Richardson (Christopher Blake) covering the arrival of Lydia Aspen (Mel Martin), who has come to live with her two elderly aunts (Beatrix Lehmann, Rachel Kempson) following the death of her father. Rollo: Michael Aldridge. Bretherton: David Ryall. Tom: Peter Davison.
Episode 2
Episode 2
Sun, Sep 30, 1979 60 mins
Part 2. Lacking the courage to call on Lydia (Mel Martin), Richardson (Christopher Blake) mopes about his house. Meanwhile, Lydia longs to hear from the young man. Aunt Bertie: Beatrix Lehmann. Aunt Juliana: Rachel Kempson. Alex: Jeremy Irons. Rollo: Michael Aldridge. Nancy: Sherrie Hewson. Mr. Richardson: Christopher Hancock.
Episode 3
Episode 3
Sun, Oct 7, 1979 60 mins
To his delight, Richardson (Christopher Blake) is asked to take Lydia (Mel Martin) to a charity ball in Part 3. Alex: Jeremy Irons. Nancy: Sherrie Hewson. Tom: Peter Davison. Mrs. Sanderson: Wendy Gifford. Aunt Bertie: Beatrix Lehmann. Aunt Juliana: Rachel Kempson.
Episode 4
Episode 4
Sun, Oct 14, 1979 60 mins
Part 4. Richardson (Christopher Blake) becomes increasingly jealous when Lydia (Mel Martin) flirts with his friends and the chauffeur Blackie (Ralph Arliss). Tom: Peter Davison. Alex: Jeremy Irons. Nancy: Sherrie Hewson. Mrs. Sanderson: Wendy Gifford. Rollo: Michael Aldridge. Aunt Bertie: Beatrix Lehmann.
Episode 5
Episode 5
Sun, Oct 21, 1979 60 mins
In Part 5, Alex (Jeremy Irons) gets drunk at a village dance and picks a fight with Blackie (Ralph Arliss). Lydia: Mel Martin. Richardson: Christopher Blake. Nancy: Sherrie Hewson. Tom: Peter Davison.
Episode 6
Episode 6
Sun, Oct 28, 1979 60 mins
Richardson (Christopher Blake) hopes to propose to Lydia (Mel Martin) at a party for her 21st birthday in Part 6. Alex: Jeremy Irons. Aunt Bertie: Beatrix Lehmann. Aunt Juliana: Rachel Kempson. Tom: Peter Davison. Nancy: Sherrie Hewson.
Episode 7
Episode 7
Sun, Nov 4, 1979 60 mins
Tragic events mar Lydia's 21st birthday in Part 7. Lydia: Mel Martin. Richardson: Christopher Blake. Alex: Jeremy Irons. Blackie: Ralph Arliss. Mrs. Sanderson: Wendy Gifford. Tom: Peter Davison.
Episode 8
Episode 8
Sun, Nov 11, 1979 60 mins
In Part 8, Richardson (Christopher Blake) stops seeing Lydia (Mel Martin) and goes to live on Tom's newly acquired farm. Tom: Peter Davison. Nancy: Sherrie Hewson. Pheley: Fiona Duncan. McKechnie: David Steuart. Bretherton: David Ryall.
Episode 9
Episode 9
Sun, Nov 18, 1979 60 mins
Part 9. The McKechnies accuse Tom (Peter Davison) of taking advantage of Pheley (Fiona Dencan); and Richardson (Christopher Blake) decides to move to London. Lydia: Mel Martin. Nancy: Sherrie Hewson. McKechnie: David Steuart. Flora: Laura Graham.
Episode 10
Episode 10
Sun, Nov 25, 1979 60 mins
In Part 10, Richardson (Christopher Blake) works on a novel in London, while Lydia (Mel Martin) leads a wild life. Nancy: Sherrie Hewson. Jenny: Lucinda Gane. Unity: Carol Frazer. Stirling: Antony Brown.
Episode 11
Episode 11
Sun, Dec 2, 1979 60 mins
In Part 11, Richardson (Christopher Blake) learns that Lydia (Mel Martin) is suffering from tuberculosis. Nora: Irene Richards. Blackie: Ralph Arliss. Rollo: Michael Arledge. Aunt Bertie: Beatrix Lehmann.
Episode 12
Episode 12
Sun, Dec 9, 1979 60 mins
The series concludes: Richardson (Christopher Blake) finds he is unsure of his feelings for Lydia (Mel Martin), who now clearly seeks his love and attention. Blackie: Ralph Arliss. Nora: Irene Richards. Dr. Baird: Michael Howarth.