Old Country

Jan 01, 1982 (en) Documentary [25] Min
  • First Air Date
    Jan 01, 1982
  • Production
    Lacewing
  • Rotten tomato
    0%
  • Original title
    Old Country
  • Release
    Jan 01, 1982
  • en
    -

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.

  1. Music Supervisor

  2. Producer

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Specials ( 1987-11-19)

Archive Coast to Coast interview with Jack Hargreaves from 1987

Coast to Coast Interview

Episode: 1

Season 1 ( 1982-01-01)

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.

Walking Sticks / Hurdle Maker

Episode: 1

Mayfly Trout / Todber Stone

Episode: 2

Stow Fair / Flat Cart

Episode: 3

Garden / Cut Mill

Episode: 4

Harnessing a Horse / Decent Dog

Episode: 5

Sheepfair / Dabchick

Episode: 6

Fishing Rod / Morey's Lake

Episode: 7

Tarrant Valley / Circus

Episode: 8

Lurchers - Rabbiting

Episode: 9

Cutting up a Pig

Episode: 10

Downland - Cattle Breeds

Episode: 11

Trolley Drive - Fiddleford Mill

Episode: 12

Pony Drift - Goats

Episode: 13

Brittany Spaniels

Episode: 14

Bygones

Episode: 15

Driving - Bygones

Episode: 16

Steam Plough - Terrier Show

Episode: 17

Pigeon - Sturminster Mill

Episode: 18

Thatching Reed - Hound Show

Episode: 19

Pack Pony - Turk's Pond

Episode: 20

Season 2 ( )

With his extensive experience, knowledge and love of the countryside, Jack Hargreaves' easy going presentation style enthralled both rural and urban viewers alike, making this series for television.

Flapping / Harvest

Episode: 1

Blagdon Horse / Bass

Episode: 2

Grayling / Cart Building / Blacksmith

Episode: 3

Cart Painting / Butterflies

Episode: 4

Children's Fishing Competition

Episode: 5

Cockles / Onions

Episode: 6

Foundry / Mackerel / Folly Tower

Episode: 7

Collar Maker / River Piddle

Episode: 8

Buttons / Turnout

Episode: 9

King's Highway

Episode: 10

Steam Saw / Tench

Episode: 11

American Brook Trout / Trotting

Episode: 12

Barrel Maker / Onion Strings

Episode: 13

Birds & Mink / Pacing

Episode: 14

Two Lakes / Larner Tree

Episode: 15

Rabbits / About the Countryside

Episode: 16

Deserted Village

Episode: 17

Cape Cart

Episode: 18

Plaice / Harness Racing

Episode: 19

Appleby Fair / Woolfie's Climb

Episode: 20

Season 3 ( )

Unseen since its Channel 4 broadcast in the 1980's, Old Country contained all new material and the only time that Jack Hargreaves' work received a countrywide network screening.

Skittles

Episode: 1

Sheep Dipping / Battlesden Cart

Episode: 2

Sheep Washing / Flower Drive

Episode: 3

Bantams / Manes & Tails

Episode: 4

Fjord Pony / Spinning

Episode: 5

Driving Event / Driving & Fire Engine

Episode: 6

Lessen Dogs / Gudgeon Fishing

Episode: 7

French National Stud / Lessay Fair

Episode: 8

Artificial Insemination / Potter

Episode: 9

Pole Fishing / Huntaway Dogs

Episode: 10

Duncliffe Hill / Boadicea's Horse

Episode: 11

Country Houses

Episode: 12

Chub Fishing / Horses & Cobs

Episode: 13

Eel Net / Dipper

Episode: 14

Long Net / Farm Sale

Episode: 15

Wickhams Fancy / Vet's Examination

Episode: 16

Cider / Cows' Feet

Episode: 17

River Care / Ponds & Wild Flowers

Episode: 18

Mink Hunt / Geeses

Episode: 19

Pub Crawl

Episode: 20
Jan 01, 1982 (en)
Documentary
[25] Min
  • First Air Date Jan 01, 1982
  • Production
    Lacewing
  • Rotten tomato 0%
Original Title Old Country
en

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.

  1. Music Supervisor

  2. Producer