My Uncle Silas Episode Guide

Episode Guide

My Uncle Silas: Season 2

• Season 2 Episode 6: The Christening

  The final instalment of the drama based on HE Bates' stories sees the family gather for the christening of the wily uncle's first grandchild. As Aunty Tibby, Mrs Betts and Aunt Cora boast about the culinary creations they are concocting to mark the event, it emerges that Georgina is bringing her professional cook friend along, and Silas is delighted to learn she is single. Starring Albert Finney, Beatie Edney, Jennifer Piercy and Janet Henfry

• Season 2 Episode 5: A Happy Man

  Edward is interested in Walter's war memorabilia, but it evokes some nasty memories for the old soldier. Silas gets himself in gear for the flower show, and finds that Topsy the district nurse provides a pleasant distraction. Drama, based on the novel by HE Bates, starring Albert Finney, Sue Johnston, Bryan Pringle, Joe Prospero and Jacquetta May

• Season 2 Episode 4: The Race

  The wily uncle takes nephew Edward to meet Goffy Windsor, a notorious braggart, who promptly challenges Silas to a race. It looks like a foregone conclusion when Goffy is seen training at every available opportunity, unlike his laid-back opponent, who seems more interested in drinking. When the contest finally begins, Silas is found collapsed on the roadside. Light-hearted drama, starring Albert Finney

• Season 2 Episode 3: Shandy Lil

  In an effort to enliven a dull summer harvest, Silas turns his attention to playing Cupid. Intent on helping put-upon farm-worker Lil escape her lacklustre daily life, he attempts to pair her off with shy thresher Pikey - who needs more than a little guidance in the art of courtship. Comedy drama, starring Albert Finney and Joe Prospero

• Season 2 Episode 2: Finger Wet, Finger Dry

  The lovable rogue gets into another scrape when Sam's buxom wife confides that she's not had much fun of late - only for her husband to turn up unexpectedly, leaving the rascal trapped in the cellar with only a drop of home-made wine to sustain his flagging spirits. Albert Finney, Lesley Dunlop and Sue Johnston star

• Season 2 Episode 1: A Funny Thing

  Drama based on the tales by HE Bates, starring Albert Finney as lovable rogue Uncle Silas : a wayward womaniser who never turns down a drop of cowslip wine. In the first episode, Silas is enraged when visiting relative Cosmo worms his way into Mrs Betts' affections, and vows to get even. Unfortunately, his plans go awry, leaving him more than a little red-faced. With Sue Johnston, Emma Fielding and Oliver Ford Davies

My Uncle Silas: Season 1

• Season 1 Episode 3: Silas and Goliath/The Revelation

  A local fair gives the lovable rogue the chance to settle an old score in the boxing ring with Porky Sanders, alias the Gorilla, and he finally discovers who stole his clothes when he was bathing years ago. Albert Finney and Sue Johnston star in the drama based on the Uncle Silas stories by HE Bates

• Season 1 Episode 2: The Blue Feather/The Widder

  The lovable rogue woos stuck-up Lady Featherstone while doing a spot of grave-digging, then takes his nephew poaching to disastrous effect. Edward finally meets Mrs Gadsby : and can't help but admire her plump pair of doves. Drama series based on the tales by HE Bates, starring Albert Finney as Uncle Silas : a wayward womaniser who never turns down a drop of cowslip wine. With Charlotte Rampling and Lynda Bellingham

• Season 1 Episode 1: The Wedding/Queenie White

  Drama series based on the witty tales by The Darling Buds of May creator HE Bates. Albert Finney stars as lovable rogue Uncle Silas - a wayward womaniser who never turns down a drop of cowslip wine. One summer his nephew Edward, played by Joe Prospero, arrives in the countryside to spend some time with Silas and attend his cousin's wedding - but soon finds himself roped into his uncle's mischievous ways. Featuring Sue Johnston as housekeeper Mrs Betts