Series 3 (1979–80)
Filming: March–May 1979. Recording: June–October 1979
No. Title Original air date
1 "Plenty to Grouse About" 25 December 1979
James deals with tuberculin testing. He is summoned to the Min of Ag by Charles Harcourt when the test results cause confusion. Siegfried has to deal with Murray, a dog owner who only believes in the strictest of discipline for his charge. He also has to deal with dying sheep on the grouse moors, a result of louping ill. Helen gets a job as a secretary, but James is not sure he approves. Siegfried, meanwhile, thinks it is a wonderful idea; Tristan less so, when he realises he will have to pick up the administrative slack in the partnership. Mrs Hall tells Siegfried she has to leave to help her brother, who is now working his farm alone.
Characters: Mrs Hall, Murray, Charles Harcourt, Jeff Mallock, Moverley, Hill, Mrs Noakes, George, Kitty Pattison, Mrs Murray.