Scene is the BBC's long-running and celebrated series of thought-provoking programmes for teenagers, featuring a mix of drama plays, generally 28 minutes each, and documentaries, generally 20-25 minutes each. This edition follows a group of gypsies over three months, as they try to live their chosen lifestyle in spite of those who object to their nomadic way of life. The documentary also contains rare footage of the "Battle of the Beanfield"