Episodes
Home from Home
February 26, 1987
A homeless couple arrives on Phillip's doorstep late one night and are given shelter. On further acquaintance, having no home turns out to be the least of their problems.
Manna from Heaven
March 5, 1987
The plight of an elderly widow prompts Philip to ask Oscar Randolph, the local supermarket tycoon, to help him aid the elderly in the parish. Philip soon discovers that Oscar, as usual, is helping no one but himself.
I Dreamt I Dwelt in Parish Halls
March 12, 1987
When Philip tries to alter the parish hall bookings, he comes into conflict with a local martial arts club. A firm hand is called for, especially when Philip is invited to shatter a few tiles himself.
Babes and Sucklings
March 19, 1987
The baptism of a child should be a happy occasion, but in this case, the father and the grandfather can't agree on anything, let alone a name. When a commonsense approach fails, Emma rushes in where Philip fears to tread.
The Patience of Job
March 26, 1987
Philip is visited by a stranger who believes he has a divine mission to fulfill. A few days later they meet again, but, on this occasion, the stranger has a gun.
Like Father Like Son
April 2, 1987
When his father decides to emulate Philip and take on a tough urban parish, Philip tries to dissuade him. His arguments end up falling upon deaf ears, two of which belong to a ventriloquist's dummy.
