Jeffrey Holland
Cecil Parkin
Series SeasonSeason 1 episodes1996
Oh, Doctor Beeching!
Season 1
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Episode 130 min1996-07-01
All Change
At the peaceful country railway station in Hatley, life appears uncomplicated until the day the newspaper arrives with the news that Dr Beeching, the Minister of Transport, is rumoured to be planning to close down a large proportion of the national rail network.
Episode 230 min1996-07-08
Talking Turkey
The staff are anxious to hear which stations Dr. Beeching is to close down. Meanwhile, Harry's turkey Oscar escapes and runs riot on the line.
Episode 330 min1996-07-15
The Train Now Standing
New Stationmaster Cecil Parkin decides the announcement system needs revising; Jack becomes even more suspicious of May.
Episode 430 min1996-07-22
A Moving Story
As Cecil Parkin prepares to move into the Stationmaster's house, Ethel discovers that May has met Parkin before.
Episode 530 min1996-07-29
The Late Mr Buckly
A parcel arrives at Hatley in a very peculiar type of packaging.
Episode 630 min1996-08-05
Horse Play
A horse box arrives at Hatley station. Luckily, Wilfred is standing by with a bucket of water and a bale of hay.
Episode 730 min1996-08-12
Past Love
The staff are up early to collect a new arrival—but a much less welcome one turns up later that same day.
Episode 830 min1996-08-19
Job Opportunity
May is asked to go for an interview for the job of buffet manageress at Loxley station, where she'd be working for Fred Foster. But Jack, Harry and Cecil know him well...
Episode 930 min1996-08-27
Sleeping Around
Gloria and Wilfred's beds are still made, so May, Ethel and Jack are anxious to find out where they are. Meanwhile, Ethel is hoping to be swept off her feet at the local dance.