The Persuaders!

Danny, seeking a quiet retreat, purchases a ramshackle country cottage that needs extensive repairs. Meanwhile, a local squire takes a special interest in the property and goes to extreme lengths, employing cunning schemes and relentless pressure in an attempt to wrest the cottage from Danny’s ownership.

is an episode of a television programme. It falls under the broader genre of episodic drama and centres on a single, self‑contained story rather than an ongoing series. The title hints at the central theme of ownership and the lengths people will go to secure a place they consider their own. The narrative follows Danny, who decides to purchase a dilapidated country cottage that’s clearly seen better days. The property, though ramshackle, represents a fresh start for him, and he’s eager to make it his own. However, his plans are quickly complicated when a local squire shows an unusual amount of interest in the same cottage. The squire’s fascination with the house isn’t merely casual; he becomes determined to acquire it for himself. His pursuit escalates beyond ordinary negotiations, as he resorts to extreme measures in an attempt to wrest control of the property away from Danny. This creates a clear conflict between the hopeful buyer and the powerful local figure. Ultimately, the episode pits Danny’s modest ambition against the squire’s aggressive intent, highlighting how a seemingly simple transaction can turn into a high‑stakes struggle. The story unfolds within the quiet countryside setting, where the charm of an old cottage is matched only by the intensity of the rivalry it provokes.