A soldier, home on leave from service in Northern Ireland, gets involved in a serious incident.

Police investigate a rash of unexplained fires.

Insp. Darbley investigates when the site of a new office development is vandalised.

Insp. Darbley is determined to identify the practical joker behind a series of petty thefts.

A gypsy is released from prison, reawakening a long-standing family feud.

PC Ted Palmer challenges Insp Darbley's authority, with unhappy consequences.

The police have to deal with a rowdy night at the Warmsleigh Road Social Club.

The police have to deal with the logistics of the annual pop festival. Meanwhile, a celebrated former resident returns to Hartley to visit his daughter.

Insp. Darbley deals with a face from the past, in a week in which the police have to cope with a robbery at the local co-op and some missing pigs.

P.C. Martin Helmshore faces a serious accusation.

The police deal with conflict between neighbouring farmers.

Insp Darbley is anxious to find out what Frankie Miller is doing in Hartley, and why Dick Graydon is covering up for him.

Two women struggle to cope with loneliness, with tragic consequences for one of them.

Sgt. Beck has difficulty trying to sell tickets for the annual police dance.