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The Journey

Programme Outline

Episode 3: The Journey (corresponds to pages 43 - 77 of the book)
The landlord’s agent instructs the children to go to the workhouse as they have no means of support. They decide to go to Castletaggart to search for the great-aunts. They set out on their journey, full of excitement. The going is difficult and becomes more so when Michael injures his leg. Peggy is very upset when Michael kills a baby rabbit for food. However, later she eats it with relish!