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Where is airing: BBC Two
How many episodes in 1 season: 3 episodes
West Yorkshire, early 1760s. David Hartley is returning to his family's remote moor-top dwelling after seven years away in Birmingham. Gravely wounded and dragging a mysterious bag of tools, he receives help from six mythical stag-men, who let him know that his work on earth isn't done yet.
After finding his community destitute, David introduces his kin to 'clipping' - the illegal forging of coins and David's scheme to bring back dignity and security to his people.
David's gang partake in their first mission, focused on the rent-seeking, exploitative Clothier. David also aims to make amends with Grace, the 'jilted' love of his life.