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Backs To The Land

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.

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Series 1, Episode 3 - Alarms, Excursions And Day Trips

The villagers of Clayfield set sail in their small boats to help rescue the British troops from Dunkirk. Farmer Whitlow is anxious his two sons are rescued otherwise the three Land girls will be doing the hay harvest!

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 29th April 1977
Time
7:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
25 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Philippa Howell Shirley Bloom
Terese Stevens Jenny Dabb
Marilyn Galsworthy Daphne Finch-Beauchamp
John Stratton Tom Whitlow
Delia Paton Ethel Whitlow
Stephanie Fayerman Aggie
Charles Lamb Wally
Alison Leggatt Lady Bramston
Guest cast
Michael Troughton Eric Whitlow
David Troughton Roy Whitlow
Peter Tuddenham Landlord
Arthur Lovegrove Tilford
James Lister Bob Hayes
Michael Greatorex Len Baker
Martyn Jacobs Sid Andrews
Carinthia West Charlotte Rumbelow
Charles Simon Vicar
Writing team
David Climie Writer
John Rosenberg Script Editor
Production team
David Askey Director
Robert Bell Associate Producer
Jane Martin Production Designer
Jackie Trent Composer
Tony Hatch Composer

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