The ‘Heart of the Country’ was a four part series by Fay Weldon set in Somerset which was broadcast in spring 1987.

Gemma, has been led astray by her godfather, Alex, ever since she was a little girl. Now she is older his obsessive influence becomes even more sinister as he manipulates her into an extra-marital affair.

Jim Reed, a detective, investigates a case of alleged child abuse. But remaining psychologically detached proves difficult. Soon, Jim finds himself questioning his relationships with his father and his two young sons Colin and Tom.