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From the 1930s to the 1960s, Sam follows the life of a young boy growing up in a Yorkshire mining village. But Sam reflects more than just one man s life it captures the qualities and textures of the time, weaving and exploring the fabric of a nation. It is 1934 and Sam Wilson is ten years old when his mother Dora leaves her husband and brings Sam to Skellerton, the Yorkshire mining village where she grew up. Her father, Jack, has been unemployed for more than eight years and her family has little enough money to support themselves. Will they manage with another two mouths to feed and how will Sam s childhood change? What happens in Sam s life, through post-war Britain, the search for his father, the passing of people he loves, the ever-changing industrial world and a life of austerity that found itself in the 1960s as a country that has never had it so good make this a both compelling and engaging drama. Some stories can take a lifetime - and some lifetimes can tell a story. This is Sam s.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
This a very good storyline with episodes of sadness and some humour. I first watched this series in the early 70's and although some of the story had faded in my memory,probably because I had missed a few episodes when shown on the TV, I thoroughly enjoyed each and every episode. Such wonderful exact detail put into the production, depicting the era and poverty, also the costumes and way of life. I became so attached to many of the characters, it was wonderfully acted. I was very sorry to come to the end of the story. A real five star Plus and one that I shall watch again.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Sam was made in the 1970s and strangely it has been largely forgotten while many other classic tv series that were made at the same time often get repeated on tv. Set in a Yorkshire mining community in the 1930s, Sam is a boy who returns to his family home after his father left to go overseas. In this hard environment where few escape a life down t'pit Sam has to cope with the demands of his tough new life. In the first series the story follows a logical course without any contrived plots, as the daily demands of just surviving are enough to provide gripping drama. It's not all depressing though with the occasional flashes of warm humour from the excellent cast.
The subsequent two series move the story on past the war and the child actor is replaced with a young Mark McManus of Taggart fame. These episodes are perhaps not quite so enjoyable, being more conventional dramatically in the way the story of one man's life moves on, but they are still good quality stories with numerous familiar faces appearing. All 39 episodes are presented here.
The subsequent two series move the story on past the war and the child actor is replaced with a young Mark McManus of Taggart fame. These episodes are perhaps not quite so enjoyable, being more conventional dramatically in the way the story of one man's life moves on, but they are still good quality stories with numerous familiar faces appearing. All 39 episodes are presented here.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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I could not remember anything about this series although I saw it many years ago. I must admit that once I started watching it and getting into the different characters, I sat up late watching it. I found it was a series that at times you just had to see what was going to happen next.
It covers the complete life of Sam from a young boy to a grown man growing up in very hard times. If you enjoy series from days gone by I think it is worthwhile you getting this series.
It covers the complete life of Sam from a young boy to a grown man growing up in very hard times. If you enjoy series from days gone by I think it is worthwhile you getting this series.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Compelling viewing
Like a lot of people I watched this when it was originaly broadcast but it meant not a lot to me. Having recently begun my family tree and now researching generations of miners... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jacqui
A Real Stand Out!
The first Series starts out kind of slow,Sam as a young boy.
When Mark McManus comes in as Sam in the second Series the show really takes off. Read more
When Mark McManus comes in as Sam in the second Series the show really takes off. Read more
Published 1 month ago by RomanyStew
Britsh drama at its best
Between 1973 and 1975 there was a TV series that was eagerly awaited each week. That series was "Sam" - the story of a 10-year old boy (Kevin Moreton)being brought by his mother... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Robert
Sam
Excellent viewing - laughed out loud at the "not putting my baby in a drawer " scenes.I remembered that from watching the series when it was first shown on TV. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Den
Most Enjoyable
Most enjoyable viewing, a change from the usual crime sex and violence of today. gives a realistic view of the period and changing times and attitudes after the second world war in... Read more
Published 12 months ago by D. W. Trehy
SAM
I AM SIXTY AND HAVE THEREFORE SEEN MY SHARE OF TELEVISION...THIS SERIES IS THE BEST. HAVING BEEN BROUGHT UP IN A PIT VILLAGE I CAN RELATE TO SOME OF THE SCENCES. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Sandy
Nice to see again.
I saw this on tv when it was first came out. Sam was alway one of my favourite programmes that I didn't want to miss. So when I saw it was on DVD I ordered the full set. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Ruth Pearson
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this brought back memories from the past of a great series which I watched many years ago. It is very well acted out and great viewing. Read more
Published 19 months ago by pickers
Old But Good
I have thoroughly enjoyed watching this series. Although made in the seventies it doesn't have a dated look or feel to it. Was interesting seeing a young Taggart .... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Constant Reader
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