My Uncle Silas: Series 2 (2002) Rating: Starring: Albert Finney, Sue Johnston, Tom Clegg, Peter Norris, Joe Prospero Director: Tom Clegg Category: Drama, Comedy, Classics Studio: Acorn Media Subtitles: Length: 150 mins     Based on the stories by H.E. Bates Oscar-nominee Albert Finnet (Erin Brockovich) stars as irrepressible Uncle Silas in the Masterpiece Theatre adaptation of the nostalgic rural stories by H.E. Bates. At the turn of the 20th century, 10-year-old Edward (Joe Prospero) spends an idyllic summer with his rascally uncle in a bucolic English village. Also starring Sue Johnston (Brassed Off) as Silas' cantankerous housekeeper, Mrs. Betts. Episodes: Shandy Lil-Silas tries to help Lil by pairing her with Pikey, the extremely shy thresher, but Cupid's arrow goes wildly astray. The Race-The village is agog after creaky old Silas challenges sprightly Goffy Windsor to a five-mile foot race. A Funny Thing-Visiting cousin Cosmo gives Silas a run for his money as he regales Edward with tales of foreign lands and flirts with Mrs. Betts. Finger Wet, Finger Dry-Edward comes to his uncle's rescue when Silas gets a little too friendly with the village policeman's busty wife. A Happy Man-Edward is fascinated by Walter's war memorabilia while Silas worries that Walter's roses could challenge his own at the flower show. The Christening-With her sumptuous food and other attributes, the widow Ellen arouses Silas' interest, but Mrs.Betts knows this time Silas has bitten off more than he can chew.