The Secret Knocke – Mercy’s disguise is revealed, Father Francis is perplexed in his hole, Tobias denigrates the vegetables, Arise Higgs and his platoon are billeted on Firebasket Hall and Gazebo has lethal orders. Sue Limb’s six-part comedy set during the English Civil War in the days of Oliver Cromwell.

The General Inspection – Cromwell arrives, weeps and investigates as well he might since Father Francis has donned a night shirt and taken to the roof leads singing Ave Maria. Mercy’s disguise is revealed, Father Francis is perplexed in his hole, Tobias denigrates the vegetables, Arise Higgs and his platoon are billeted on Firebasket Hall and Gazebo has lethal orders.

Thick Fog in All Areas – Tobias Thynne finds an unusual way to avoid the Devil’s vegetables and all is confusion upon the heath.

A Draught of Malmesy – The household is in need of a steward, The captain undertakes a search and Lady Anne is desperate for a drink.

Night Exercises – With the sovereign set for a visit, confusion reigns in Lady Anne’s bedchamber.

The Wasps’ Nest – The search for enemies leads to love triumphing over fire.