Our Yorkshire Farm

All nine siblings have returned home for the Christmas holidays, reuniting after time apart. Clemmy finds herself occupied nursing a premature calf, while Clive has managed to repair an ancient contraption that will be used to cook the festive roast.

The episode is a short programme that brings together the entire family of nine children as they gather back at home for the Christmas holidays. It is presented as a single instalment within the series, focusing on the festive reunion of the siblings and the activities that unfold around the holiday season. In this particular instalment, Clemmy finds herself occupied with the delicate task of looking after a newborn calf that was born prematurely. At the same time, her brother Clive has taken it upon himself to restore an old, almost forgotten piece of equipment that will be used to prepare the traditional Christmas roast. Both siblings are busy with their respective responsibilities, each contributing to the holiday preparations in their own way. The narrative centres on the contrast between Clemmy’s nurturing duties and Clive’s mechanical endeavour, highlighting how the family members each play a part in making the festive celebration possible. Their efforts, set against the backdrop of a home filled with the anticipation of Christmas, underscore the communal spirit that defines the episode. The combination of caring for the vulnerable calf and reviving an ancient cooking contraption provides a snapshot of the varied tasks that come together to shape the holiday atmosphere for the whole family.