 It s 1913 and John Smith is a middle aged teacher who works in a private school. Assisted by his doting Maid Martha who was previously employed by his father. John has his head frequently in the clouds. He has recurring dreams which he jots down details of in his journal and recounts to Joan Redfern. The schools plain, kind hearted Matron. They involve an alien time traveler who calls himself the Doctor who journey s through time and space in a blue box, picking up numerous companions along the way. But it all really just the dream. And is there more to Martha s concerns over Mr. Smith than just mere infatuation? As John and Joan feelings become more and more apparent. Events begin to take another twist. When an alien family with an army of animated scarecrows make their presence felt.