SERIES 3 - First broadcast 2007
1. But is it Art?
Bryan and Elgin suffer a housing crisis. Elgin moves into Bryan's caravan after being thrown out by his wife, leading to relentless gossiping by Mrs Cakeworthy. When the mobile home burns down Marlene offers the two men a place to stay, much to her husband's chagrin. But Boycie's benevolence towards his workers brings an unexpected reward of immortality.
Meanwhile a visit to a local country mansion reveals Boycie's admiration for the long-established tradition of respect for the gentry.
First broadcast: 2nd November 2007
2. The Lonely Herdsman
When Marlene drags Boycie and Tyler to visit her mother Dora, the battle lines are drawn. Back at the farm, Bryan tries his hand at poetry to stop him feeling lonely whilst Mrs Cakeworthy surfs the net to help him find a solution.
First broadcast: 9th November 2007
3. If You Go Down to the Woods
Marlene is distraught when Earl the dog and Tyler both go missing. Boycie, Bryan and Jed form a search party, but entering the haunted woods with night drawing in soon confounds the rescuers.
First broadcast: 23rd November 2007
4. Sweet Sorrow
The pair are flushed with pride as they dream of their son's golden future, but when Tyler's exam results let him down, it is the staff who provide the key to his career and get him motivated.
First broadcast: 30th November 2007
5. Fifteen Minutes
Boycie can't believe that his staff are auditioning for a reality TV show, but the lure of fame proves too much to resist. Marlene has some plans of her own for when he's away.
First broadcast: 7th December 2007
6. The Final Curtain
Boycie uncovers some shocking information about his family tree and, with Tyler unexpectedly returning home from university, he is convinced something serious is afoot.
First broadcast: 14th December 2007
7. Lust in Translation
Bryan's mail order bride arrives but there appear to be strings attached. He ends up getting more than he bargained for when he meets his new love and the staff's loyalties are severely tested.
Meanwhile Llewellyn seizes the opportunity of securing extra labour for his harvest.
First broadcast: 21st December 2007
Christmas Special: The Special Relationship
Boycie is asked to turn detective when an unexpected visitor arrives at Winterdown Farm with a secret from the past that, if confirmed, will have massive consequences for one member of the staff.
First broadcast: 30th December 2007. 40 minutes. Guest starring George Wendt.
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