Synopsis

A fragile peace prevails at Skeldale House as the household navigates recent shifts. Helen has taken a bedsit on the upper floor with James. He finds himself contending with Siegfried's reluctance to relinquish control now that he holds a junior partnership, and their differing views spark frequent friction. The source of much contention lies in the considerable income Skeldale could accrue from the Ministry of Agriculture’s profitable bovine TB testing program.