Bernard Gallagher

(Original UK Edition) There is excitement in the house and village as the annual cricket match approaches with old scores to be settled and new plots hatched. Violets spirited greatniece Rose arrives with scandal following close behind.

Following Matthew’s untimely death, new mother Mary is struggling to come to terms with her loss. Robert and Violet disagree on how to bring her through it. Downstairs, hearts are set to be broken as Jimmy finally takes an interest in Ivy. Carson has an unwelcome reminder of his past while Mrs Hughes sees an opportunity to help grief stricken Isobel. Thomas is up to his old tricks and has the children’s Nanny in his sights.

Being a newly qualified Bachelor of Medicine, Michael Upton now has to find himself a job. He dreams of being a house surgeon and attends an interview for All Saints Hospital, but it does not go well. In the meantime, he takes a temporary appointment at St. Swithin's.