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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 2, Episode 6 - New Broomsticks

Now that Ethel has gone the household chores are being neglected. With no woman in the house, Miss Rainbow finds the girls a rather odd chaperon who also has designs on Tom.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 6th January 1978
Time
7:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
25 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Philippa Howell Shirley Bloom
Terese Stevens Jenny Dabb
Pippa Page Bunny Burroughs
John Stratton Tom Whitlow
Stephanie Fayerman Aggie
Geraldine Newman Miss Rainbow
Charles Lamb Wally
Guest cast
Sheila Raynor Granny Wibley
Writing team
David Climie Writer
Production team
David Askey Director
John Rosenberg Executive Producer
Robert Bell Associate Producer
Jack Robinson Production Designer

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