Episode 1
The New Telephone
Arthur Jessop’s Story
The GPO telephone box arrives in Hartley Green.
Episode 1a
...Across the Green
Violet Pemberton’s Story
The same Monday morning, seen from the post office. Violet knew the telephone box was coming.
Episode 2
Mrs Barker's Humbugs
Arthur Jessop’s Story
Connie's loneliness, George, and the extra humbug.
Episode 3
Half-Day Closing
Arthur Jessop’s Story
Arthur takes his afternoon off and sits on the bench under the oak tree. He watches the village go by, and sees something unexpected.