The Village

Bert is the second oldest man in Britain, and a film is being made about his life and his village. He takes us back to the summer of 1914, when he was 12 years old.

Conscription is introduced for the first time in British history. Call up papers are delivered throughout the village, and soldiers requisition Big Molly.

Joes brief leave is over. He has tried hard to conceal his shell shock but Grace knows that something is wrong. Berts actions have disastrous consequences for the family.

Bert is accused of cheating in the annual village race. Its the word of a farmers boy against that of a peer of the realm. The Middletons need the money and Grace is not afraid of a fight.

Grace is inspired by Bill Gibby to take an interest in life beyond the confines of the village. John is finally making a success of their farm but starts to feel that Grace is growing away from him.

Bert and Eyre are arrested and George Allinghams principles will decide their fate.