Season 1

Coronation Day: 12 May 1937. While the rest of the nation celebrates, Clarence Sale continues his removals business. He enlists the help of ladies' maid, Jane Travers, a move which changes his life

After a marriage proposal from Clarence, Travers decides it may be advisable to have a trial period living together first. They leave London for the Oxfordshire countryside.

Clarence and Travers continue their trial period living together in the Oxfordshire countryside. A chance meeting with the vicar's wife opens up new opportunities for Clarence to test his removal skills.

Travers is determined not to rush into marriage with Clarence. As they settle into their cottage in the Oxfordshire countryside she decides that keeping chickens might be a good idea. Clarence sets about rebuilding the run.

Clarence and Travers continue their trial period living together before deciding on marriage. Money is getting short and Clarence is forced to the labour exchange to find work.

Clarence is beginning to get frustrated, not only by the bolster which separates him and Travers in bed, but by her lack of decision about marriage. They both find work at a big house in the village and Clarence decides on a walk in the country.