Old Country (1983)
Synopsis
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.
First Air Date: 1983-01-09
Last Air Date: 1985-10-28
Number of Seasons: 3
Number of Episodes: 60
Created By: Jack Hargreaves
Networks: Channel 4
Top Cast
- Jack Hargreaves as N/A
Seasons
Season 1 (1983)
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 on from generation to generation.
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Ep. 1: Walking Sticks / Hurdle Maker
Jack 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.
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Ep. 2: Mayfly Trout / Todber Stone
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Ep. 3: Stow Fair / Flat Cart
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Ep. 4: Garden / Cut Mill
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Ep. 5: Harnessing a Horse / Decent Dog
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Ep. 6: Sheepfair / Dabchick
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Ep. 7: Fishing Rod / Morey's Lake
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Ep. 8: Tarrant Valley / Circus
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Ep. 9: Lurchers - Rabbiting
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Ep. 10: Cutting up a Pig
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Ep. 11: Downland - Cattle Breeds
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Ep. 12: Trolley Drive - Fiddleford Mill
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Ep. 13: Pony Drift - Goats
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Ep. 14: Brittany Spaniels
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Ep. 15: Bygones
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Ep. 16: Driving - Bygones
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Ep. 17: Steam Plough - Terrier Show
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Ep. 18: Pigeon - Sturminster Mill
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Ep. 19: Thatching Reed - Hound Show
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Ep. 20: Pack Pony - Turk's Pond
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