The Little House is a drama series based on the novel by Philippa Gregory. The drama follows the story of Ruth, who is married to career minded Patrick and is pushed towards the limits of her own sanity when she becomes entangled in the lives of her wealthy but interfering in-laws Elizabeth and Frederick. After falling unexpectedly pregnant, Ruth finds herself swept along on a tide of apparently well-intentioned family gestures which leave the previously independent school teacher detached from her former city life and living in ‘the little house’ at the end of her in-laws’ driveway.
DirectorJamie Payne
Episode 1
Nov 1, 2010
Ruth Clee finds her independent city life being turned upside down when her in-laws buy a country cottage for her and her husband, close to their own home. When learns that she is pregnant she finds her efforts to resist the move becoming more futile.
Episode 2
Nov 8, 2010
Ruth has a renewed confidence after attending group therapy at the clinic. She is soon distressed though when she is accused of putting baby Thomas in danger. After Elizabeth attempts to gain more control following the incident, there ends up being a fateful confrontation between the two women.
