Rosalind Bennett

The ‘Heart of the Country’ was a four part series by Fay Weldon set in Somerset which was broadcast in spring 1987.

Jim Reed, a detective, investigates a case of alleged child abuse. But remaining psychologically detached proves difficult. Soon, Jim finds himself questioning his relationships with his father and his two young sons Colin and Tom.

Gemma, has been led astray by her godfather, Alex, ever since she was a little girl. Now she is older his obsessive influence becomes even more sinister as he manipulates her into an extra-marital affair.

The ‘Heart of the Country’ was a four part series by Fay Weldon set in Somerset which was broadcast in spring 1987.

Gemma, has been led astray by her godfather, Alex, ever since she was a little girl. Now she is older his obsessive influence becomes even more sinister as he manipulates her into an extra-marital affair.