My Uncle Silas: Series 2

Silas is up to his old tricks and waking up his sleepy village with more of his antics. In these five episodes, Silas finds himself in a compromising situation with a local policeman's wife; matchmaking with mixed results and trying to outdo cousin Cosmo for Edward's attention.

Shandy Lil
A spot of matchmaking enlivens the summer harvest for Silas. Intent on helping Lil escape her life of drudgery at the farm, Silas tries to pair her with Pikey, the extremely shy thresher. Aided by Edward's palm reading, he tries to demonstrate the art of courtship to Pikey. His efforts are misconstrued by Pamela, the bullying owner of the farm, who turns her amorous attention to the unsuspecting Silas.

The Race
The village is agog as Silas challenges Goffy Windsor to a five-mile race. As Goffy pounds the lanes in training, Silas suffers a succession of ailments. Uncle George is taking bets on the outcome, but odds on Silas are lengthening. Is this a boast too far from Silas or has he got a cunning plan?

My Uncle Silas II
Has Silas met his match at last? Visiting cousin Cosmo enchants young Edward with his exotic tales of foreign travel. He also flirts with Mrs. Betts, naturally enraging Silas in the process. Not to be outdone, Silas poses for the sculptor Lady Hermoine but falls foul of her snooty fiancée when she reveals more of herself to Silas than he had anticipated.

Finger Wet, Finger Dry
Silas likes to stay friendly with Sam, the local village policeman and of course with his busty wife Connie. While Sam's sow is being serviced by Silas's boar, Connie and Silas try to get to know each other a little better. But a chance return traps Silas in a very embarrassing situation. Can Edward save his uncle from the wrath of Sam and Mrs. Betts?

A Happy Man
Edward is fascinated by the war memorabilia of old soldier Walter. Silas is more concerned with the state of his roses -- Walter and he are rivals at the forthcoming flower show. While Silas is distracted by the attentions of Topsy, the nubile district nurse, Walter suffers a painful reminder of his years of battle.

Directed by Tom Clegg
Based on the Stories by H.E. Bates Written by Robert Banks Stewart, Peter Tinniswood, Alick Rowe
Produced by Peter Norris
Executive Produced by Rebecca Eaton
Original Music by Debbie Wiseman