Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20090601 | Series exploring the 20th Century through diaries and correspondence of real people, dramatised by Vanessa Rosenthal. Returning to the 1950s diaries of Linton Andrews, editor of The Yorkshire Post. It is 1954, and Linton's rise from provincial to national prominence continues through his work as chairman of the Press Council and his respected editorials. But his wife Pinkie hankers after the quieter life of retirement. Linton - Russell Dixon Pinkie - Alexandra Mathie Rebecca West - Ann Rye Renate - Szilvi Naray-Davey Henry Bate - Martin Oldfield Stan - Matt McGuirk Directed by Gary Brown. 1954: Linton's rise to prominence continues, but his wife hankers after the quieter life. |
| 02 | 20090602 | Series exploring the 20th Century through diaries and correspondence of real people, dramatised by Vanessa Rosenthal. Returning to the 1950s diaries of Linton Andrews, editor of The Yorkshire Post. Linton has an important engagement in London, and hearty celebrations are in order. Linton - Russell Dixon Pinkie - Alexandra Mathie Renate - Szilvi Naray-Davey The Queen - Victoria Brazier Edith/Mrs Mann - Martine Dunn Arthur Mann/Hugh Cudlip - Martin Oldfield Courtier - Matt McGuirk Directed by Gary Brown. |
| 03 | 20090603 | Series exploring the 20th Century through diaries and correspondence of real people, dramatised by Vanessa Rosenthal. Returning to the 1950s diaries of Linton Andrews, editor of The Yorkshire Post. Linton is insensitive about Pinkie's loss, which creates tension when they visit Downing Street. Linton - Russell Dixon Pinkie - Alexandra Mathie Renate - Szilvi Naray-Davey Dr Hawbrook - Malcolm Raeburn Edith/Mrs Mann - Martine Dunn Anthony Eden - Martin Oldfield Lady Eden - Victoria Brazier Directed by Gary Brown. Linton is insensitive about Pinkie's loss, creating tension when they visit Downing Street |
| 04 | 20090604 | Series exploring the 20th Century through diaries and correspondence of real people, dramatised by Vanessa Rosenthal. Returning to the 1950s diaries of Linton Andrews, editor of The Yorkshire Post. Linton worries about the situation in Hungary and Suez, while Pinkie argues for his retirement from The Yorkshire Post. Linton - Russell Dixon Pinkie - Alexandra Mathie Dr Hawbrook - Malcolm Raeburn Annie - Ann Rye Scott - Lloyd Peters Directed by Gary Brown. Linton worries about the situation in Hungary and Suez. |
| 05 | 20090605 | Series exploring the 20th Century through diaries and correspondence of real people, dramatised by Vanessa Rosenthal. Returning to the 1950s diaries of Linton Andrews, editor of The Yorkshire Post. It is 1957 and Linton is finally resigned to retiring. Pinkie is delighted and relieved, but then something happens to ruin their plans. Linton - Russell Dixon Pinkie - Alexandra Mathie Dr Hawbrook - Malcolm Raeburn Commander Colville - Martin Oldfield Directed by Gary Brown. |