Backs To The Land. Copyright: Anglia TV
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.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 4 - Sons And Lovers, God Forbid
Eric and Roy's designs on some extra-curricular fun are curtailed by the vigilant scrutiny of their father. Shirley has issues with their daily diet, which seems to be a never-ending mountain of bacon and ham.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 6th May 1977
- Time
- 7:30pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 25 minutes
Cast & crew
| 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 |
| Michael Troughton | Eric Whitlow |
| David Troughton | Roy Whitlow |
| Arthur Lovegrove | Tilford |
| Pamela Manson | Alma Bloom |
| David Climie | Writer |
| John Rosenberg | Script Editor |
| David Askey | Director |
| Robert Bell | Associate Producer |
| Jane Martin | Production Designer |
| Jackie Trent | Composer |
| Tony Hatch | Composer |