It's almost a week since the Jones and Braddock families embarked on their epic journey back in time to 1890 Snowdonia, and survival is proving a struggle. As the families come to terms with their new Victorian lives, the atmosphere in the Braddock household is tense, whilst a letter from the outside world leads to tears at the Jones's.

The families begin their second week of life as 1890 Snowdonia smallholders, and making ends meet is proving a struggle. With the men yet to earn any money at the quarry, everyone's looking for ways to boost the family coffers. And amongst the animals, there are arrivals and departures.