South Riding (1974) (Episode 12)

Part 12 of 13 of the period drama from 1974. The search continues for Robert Carne as the authorities and community believe him dead. The press are intrigued as speculation grows that he either committed suicide or faked his own death due to his debts, and a reporter goes down to try and dig up some dirt on the story. Sarah is distraught, remembering their last quarrel, but she is not the only one grieving in the community. Meanwhile there is a surprise twist in the road development, and Alfred Huggins day of reckoning comes when he confronts Anthony Snaith, who little expects what is to come. And there is an unexpected visitor at Maythorpe Hall for Mrs Beddows and for Midge.