Lord and Lady Redscarf announce they will be giving a cottage to the married couple in the village who have the most grand children. Hot competition ensues between the three most prolific families.
Everything about this film is charming, it's a small snapshot of quaint village life from a time long past. All the side characters are utterly adorable, the two old men who have a secret trapdoor in their shed for late night chats; the overly nosey postmistress who spreads gossip, the bickering matrons of the families, the blacksmith and his new young wife who just want a cottage of their own. The plot twists and turns with many surprising revelations to keep you guessing who will get the cottage in the end.
Butter some crumpets, make a nice cup of tea and enjoy this sweet and cheerful little comedy.