Backs To The Land
- TV sitcom
- ITV1
- 1977 - 1978
- 19 episodes (3 series)
When his two sons volunteer for army service, Farmer Tom Whitlow of Crabtree Farm is aghast to see them replaced by three Women's Land Army girls. Stars Philippa Howell, Terese Stevens, Marilyn Galsworthy, Pippa Page, John Stratton and more.
See also
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