THE NEW RECTOR Peter Harris is the new rector of Turnham Malpas but as he soon discovers that village life is more complex than he'd bargained on. As events turn nasty in the village, Peter's pastoral role become more crucial than ever - and yet he must wrestle with his own demons that could still wreck his life. TALK OF THE VILLAGE The village of Turnham Malpas is bedevilled by talk. In the Royal Oak, the usual banter has turned to bitter wrangling amongst the inhabitants. No one is exempt from the cruel speculation of the village gossips.