Old Country
U1983•25m
Documentary
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.
Production
Lacewing, Limehouse Productions
Language
EN
Status
Returning Series
First Aired
January 9, 1983
Last Aired
October 28, 1985
Networks
Channel 4
Created By
Jack Hargreaves
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
Walking Sticks / Hurdle Maker
Air date: 1983-01-09
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.
E2
Mayfly Trout / Todber Stone
Air date: 1983-01-16
E3
Stow Fair / Flat Cart
Air date: 1983-01-23
E4
Garden / Cut Mill
Air date: 1983-01-30
E5
Harnessing a Horse / Decent Dog
Air date: 1983-02-06
E6
Sheepfair / Dabchick
Air date: 1983-02-13
E7
Fishing Rod / Morey's Lake
Air date: 1983-02-27
E8
Tarrant Valley / Circus
Air date: 1983-03-06
E9
Lurchers - Rabbiting
Air date: 1983-03-13
E10
Cutting up a Pig
Air date: 1983-03-20
E11
Downland - Cattle Breeds
Air date: 1983-03-27
E12
Trolley Drive - Fiddleford Mill
Air date: 1983-04-03
E13
Pony Drift - Goats
Air date: 1983-05-15
E14
Brittany Spaniels
Air date: 1983-05-29
E15
Bygones
Air date: 1983-06-05
E16
Driving - Bygones
Air date: 1983-07-31
E17
Steam Plough - Terrier Show
Air date: 1983-08-07
E18
Pigeon - Sturminster Mill
Air date: 1983-08-14
E19
Thatching Reed - Hound Show
Air date: 1983-08-21
E20
Pack Pony - Turk's Pond
Air date: 1983-08-28
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