My Uncle Silas
Five stories by H.E. Bates about a roguish English countryman.
- 2001-2003
- 2 seasons
- PBS
- Comedy, Drama, Family
Five stories by H.E. Bates about a roguish English countryman.
Season 2 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2003
Episode 1
A Funny Thing
23 mins
Silas's nose is put out of joint by the visit of cousin Cosmo, who thrills Ned with his stories of foreign travel and charms Mrs. Betts by flirting with her. Seeking attention, he agrees to pose for Hermione, a sculptress, but she ends up revealing more than she should of herself, which causes trouble with her boyfriend.
Episode 2
Finger Wet, Finger Dry
23 mins
Silas takes his prize boar to mate with a sow belonging to Sam Tilly, the village policeman. Sam is not at home but his ample wife Connie is and she is feeling rather neglected by her husband in the amatory stakes. Silas is only too willing to help but when Sam returns unexpectedly Silas has to hide in the cellar until Ned manages to rescue him to avert a scandal.
Episode 3
Shandy Lil
23 mins
Silas gets work helping with the harvest at the farm owned by Pamela Farrell. He takes pity on Shandy Lil, the put-upon serving girl at the farm, and plays Cupid between her and Pikey, an equally shy young thresher. His efforts to demonstrate the act of courtship to Pikey go awry when they are misconstrued by Pamela who sets her cap at Silas.
Episode 4
The Race
23 mins
When Silas challenges the wirier Goffy Windsor to a five-mile race around the local countryside, Uncle George takes bets on the result and Silas is sure of victory. However, after suffering a series of ailments Silas realizes that he will have to cheat and, literally, take short cuts to win.
Episode 5
A Happy Man
23 mins
Uncle Silas has only one real rival likely to beat his roses in the forthcoming show - retired soldier Walter Hawthorn. Ned is fascinated by Walter's collection of military memorabilia; Silas is fascinated by 'Topsy' Turvey, the local district nurse. Will this diversion give Walter his break or is he falling prey to painful memories of the past?
Episode 6
The Christening
23 mins
Georgina and Abel have their first child, making Silas a proud grandfather. One of the guests at the christening is Georgina's friend Ellen, a professional cook, who knows the way to a man's heart and finds Silas as irresistible as most of the women he encounters.