Masterpiece Theatre "Sorrell and Son" is a 5-part series about some very likable people; war-hero-turned-hotel-porter Capt. Stephen Sorrell, his son Kit, and such stock English characters as faithful servants, benevolent masters and a dotty vicar. ... (more)Episode one begins to chronicle the relationship of a father and son as they struggle to overcome adversity. First up: Stephen Sorrell seeks employment.