John Stratton
Backs To The Land (1977)
Season 1
Backs to the Land is a British sitcom that aired on ITV from 1977 to 1978. Starring Philippa Howell, Terese Stevens and Pippa Page, Backs to the Land is set during World War II. It was written by David Climie. It was made for the ITV network by Anglia Television.
Released April 14, 1977
Episode 25 min
2+
Keywords: imdb.world-war-two, imdb.laugh-track
Network: ITV1
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S1E1 - A Miss Is As Good As A Male
The arrival of three Women's Land Army girls to replace his enlisted farm hands is not what Farmer Whitlow expected.
He is resolved to get rid of Shirley, Jenny and Daphne as soon as possible... but they are equally determined to stay!
April 15, 1977, midnight
S1E2 - Nymph And Shepherd
The Land Army girls find they have a lot to learn. When they are given a flock of sheep to shear by Farmer Whitlow, the lads of the village are more than willing to help them, but at a price!
April 22, 1977, midnight
S1E3 - Alarms, Excursions And Day Trips
The villagers of Clayfield set sail in their small boats to help rescue beleagured British troops from Dunkirk.
Farmer Whitlow is very anxious that his two sons are rescued - otherwise the girls will be doing the hay harvest...
April 29, 1977, midnight
S1E5 - We Shall Fight Them In The Breeches
Farmer Whitlow loses his rag when his sheep come under attack by an army unit on manoeuvres. Lady Bramston rounds up a bunch of unlikely suspects for her 'Dad's Army' and appoints Whitlow as their NCO.
May 13, 1977, midnight
S1E6 - All Is Somehow Gathered In
Farmer Whitlow shifts into slavedriver mode as he begins to anticipate the best harvest in years, but he becomes furtive when a dubious looking character tries to rope him into some shady dealings.
May 20, 1977, midnight
ITV1
25 min/ep
25 min
April 14, 1977
Sept. 1, 1978, midnight
Ended
TV-G / 2+
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