Old Country
Following on from the hugely popular Out of Town, Old Country saw Jack Hargreaves continue his exploration of rural life in Thomas Hardy country – reflecting on its character, traditions, history and folklore, and the skills that had passed from generation to generation.
20 episodes
- 1. Walking Sticks / Hurdle MakerJack discusses the nuances of walking sticks, where one might acquire a proper one, or how one could craft one from an appropriate plant in a copse. He goes on to elucidate the importance of copses to the farm. There is a demonstration of the building of a wattle hurdle from wood found in such copses, and the importance therein is portrayed.UCC25minJan 9, 1983
- 2. Mayfly Trout / Todber StoneNo synopsis available yet.UCC25minJan 16, 1983
- 3. Stow Fair / Flat CartNo synopsis available yet.UCC25minJan 23, 1983
- 4. Garden / Cut MillNo synopsis available yet.UCC25minJan 30, 1983
- 5. Harnessing a Horse / Decent DogNo synopsis available yet.UCC25minFeb 6, 1983
- 6. Sheepfair / DabchickNo synopsis available yet.UCC25minFeb 13, 1983
- 7. Fishing Rod / Morey's LakeNo synopsis available yet.UCC25minFeb 27, 1983
- 8. Tarrant Valley / CircusNo synopsis available yet.UCC25minMar 6, 1983
- 9. Lurchers - RabbitingNo synopsis available yet.UCC25minMar 13, 1983
- 10. Cutting up a PigNo synopsis available yet.UCC25minMar 20, 1983
- 11. Downland - Cattle BreedsNo synopsis available yet.UCC25minMar 27, 1983
- 12. Trolley Drive - Fiddleford MillNo synopsis available yet.UCC25minApr 3, 1983
- 13. Pony Drift - GoatsNo synopsis available yet.UCC25minMay 15, 1983
- 14. Brittany SpanielsNo synopsis available yet.UCC25minMay 29, 1983
- 15. BygonesNo synopsis available yet.UCC25minJun 5, 1983
- 16. Driving - BygonesNo synopsis available yet.UCC25minJul 31, 1983
- 17. Steam Plough - Terrier ShowNo synopsis available yet.UCC25minAug 7, 1983
- 18. Pigeon - Sturminster MillNo synopsis available yet.UCC25minAug 14, 1983
- 19. Thatching Reed - Hound ShowNo synopsis available yet.UCC25minAug 21, 1983
- 20. Pack Pony - Turk's PondNo synopsis available yet.UCC25minAug 28, 1983
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Old Country
Following on from the hugely popular Out of Town, Old Country saw Jack Hargreaves continue his exploration of rural life in Thomas Hardy country – reflecting on its character, traditions, history and folklore, and the skills that had passed from generation to generation.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Stephen Wade
- Created by
- Jack Hargreaves
- Studio
- Lacewing, Limehouse Productions
Maturity rating
UCheck the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
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