A lucky inheritance makes Harriet's dream of an escape to the country a possibility. But Jack refuses to go.

The Boult family is upset by the rural pastime of badger baiting. Freddie has a severe attack of asthma. But what can they do? Jack realises there's a way he can settle the score - using his skills at the wheel of a car.

Jack comes across some horse rustlers and Harriet is hit by a new asthma attack, the Boults also discover more about Hilly. Maybe she is sitting on some hidden assets which could be worth a lot of money.

Jack is late home after a hippy convoy blocks the local roads. Harriet and Hilly find the travelling life attractive and discover some secrets in Jack's past.

The Boult family is struck with headaches and ulcers. Only Freddy seems immune.

A day trip to London for Harriet, Freddy and Tom serves to reinforce the joys of Meadows Green Farm. But Hilly's musical talents bring a twist of fate to Freddy's apparent return to health.