Doctor Andrew John (Jeremy Sheffield); Hospital Administrator's (David Warner's) son falls in love with Nurse Bethan Powell....a miner's daughter. They soon become lovers in spite of challenges. Families try to keep them apart, because of different class. His miserable father soon gives him a choice 1) Transfer to a job in London or 2) Bethan loses her job. Andrew makes the ultimate sacrifice by leaving a broken hearted Bethan. Without knowing she is pregnant. Scandal reaches hospital administration and Bethan's fired. Andrew's overwhelmed with pain/sorrow. He learns of unknown details and comes back for Bethan. A wonderful, romantic mini series from BBC. Great performances by entire cast including Kate Jarman (Nurse Powell) a new comer.