This series was seen in 1978 and is a fine adaptation from a master story teller: R. F. Delderfield. With so many other lesser quality programs from BBC available, the absence of this in dvd format is beyond understanding. Perhaps the department that makes the decision with regard to selecting programs should take a look at releasing this fine series. There are a number of other adaptations from Delderfield on dvd and perhaps the only other that compares is: To Serve Them All My Days. A-Horseman Riding By, Diana, All Over Town, and Come Home Charlie and Face The Music, as well as On The Fiddle are others. With the exception, perhaps, of To Serve Them All My Days none are close to the quality of People Like us.