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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.

Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 6 - All Is Somehow Gathered In

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.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 20th May 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
Jeremy Child Captain Truscott
Peter Tuddenham Landlord
Arthur Lovegrove Tilford
Spencer Banks Ernie
Charles Simon Vicar
Guy Nicholls Mr. Tulley
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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