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Old Country

Show Info

  • Status: Returning Series
  • First Aired: January 9, 1983
  • Seasons: 3
  • Episodes: 60
  • Networks: Channel 4
  • Genres: Documentary
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Old Country(1983)

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Overview

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.

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Season 1 Poster

Season 1

20 episodes • 1983

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Walking Sticks / Hurdle MakerJan 9, 19830.0
2Mayfly Trout / Todber StoneJan 16, 19830.0
3Stow Fair / Flat CartJan 23, 19830.0
4Garden / Cut MillJan 30, 19830.0
5Harnessing a Horse / Decent DogFeb 6, 19830.0
6Sheepfair / DabchickFeb 13, 19830.0
7Fishing Rod / Morey's LakeFeb 27, 19830.0
8Tarrant Valley / CircusMar 6, 19830.0
9Lurchers - RabbitingMar 13, 19830.0
10Cutting up a PigMar 20, 19830.0
11Downland - Cattle BreedsMar 27, 19830.0
12Trolley Drive - Fiddleford MillApr 3, 19830.0
13Pony Drift - GoatsMay 15, 19830.0
14Brittany SpanielsMay 29, 19830.0
15BygonesJun 5, 19830.0
16Driving - BygonesJul 31, 19830.0
17Steam Plough - Terrier ShowAug 7, 19830.0
18Pigeon - Sturminster MillAug 14, 19830.0
19Thatching Reed - Hound ShowAug 21, 19830.0
20Pack Pony - Turk's PondAug 28, 19830.0
Season 2 Poster

Season 2

20 episodes • 1984

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Flapping / HarvestApr 3, 19840.0
2Blagdon Horse / BassApr 10, 19840.0
3Grayling / Cart Building / BlacksmithApr 17, 19840.0
4Cart Painting / ButterfliesApr 24, 19840.0
5Children's Fishing CompetitionMay 1, 19840.0
6Cockles / OnionsMay 8, 19840.0
7Foundry / Mackerel / Folly TowerMay 15, 19840.0
8Collar Maker / River PiddleMay 22, 19840.0
9Buttons / TurnoutMay 29, 19840.0
10King's HighwayJun 5, 19840.0
11Steam Saw / TenchJun 12, 19840.0
12American Brook Trout / TrottingJun 19, 19840.0
13Barrel Maker / Onion StringsJul 3, 19840.0
14Birds & Mink / PacingJul 10, 19840.0
15Two Lakes / Larner TreeJul 17, 19840.0
16Rabbits / About the CountrysideJul 24, 19840.0
17Deserted VillageJul 31, 19840.0
18Cape CartAug 7, 19840.0
19Plaice / Harness RacingAug 14, 19840.0
20Appleby Fair / Woolfie's ClimbAug 21, 19840.0
Season 3 Poster

Season 3

20 episodes • 1985

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1SkittlesJun 3, 19850.0
2Sheep Dipping / Battlesden CartJun 10, 19850.0
3Sheep Washing / Flower DriveJun 17, 19850.0
4Bantams / Manes & TailsJun 24, 19850.0
5Fjord Pony / SpinningJul 1, 19850.0
6Driving Event / Driving & Fire EngineJul 8, 19850.0
7Lessen Dogs / Gudgeon FishingJul 15, 19850.0
8French National Stud / Lessay FairJul 27, 19850.0
9Artificial Insemination / PotterAug 12, 19850.0
10Pole Fishing / Huntaway DogsAug 19, 19850.0
11Duncliffe Hill / Boadicea's HorseAug 26, 19850.0
12Country HousesSep 2, 19850.0
13Chub Fishing / Horses & CobsSep 9, 19850.0
14Eel Net / DipperSep 16, 19850.0
15Long Net / Farm SaleSep 23, 19850.0
16Wickhams Fancy / Vet's ExaminationSep 30, 19850.0
17Cider / Cows' FeetOct 7, 19850.0
18River Care / Ponds & Wild FlowersOct 14, 19850.0
19Mink Hunt / GeesesOct 21, 19850.0
20Pub CrawlOct 28, 19850.0

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