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Backs to the Land : Season 1
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Air date: 15 Apr '77 - 5 episodesBacks to the Land is a British sitcom that aired on ITV from 1977 to 1978. Starring Philippa Howell, Terese Stevens and Marilyn Galsworthy, Backs to the Land is set during World War II. It was written by David Climie. It was made for the ITV network by Anglia Television.
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List of Episodes (5)
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Backs to the Land (1977)
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1. A Miss Is As Good As A Male
15 Apr '77The arrival of three Women's Land Army girls to replace his enlisted farm hands is not what Farmer Whitlow expected. He is resolved to get rid of Shirley, Jenny and Daphne as soon as possible... but they are equally determined to stay!
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Backs to the Land (1977)
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2. Nymph And Shepherd
22 Apr '77The Land Army girls find they have a lot to learn. When they are given a flock of sheep to shear by Farmer Whitlow, the lads of the village are more than willing to help them, but at a price!
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Backs to the Land (1977)
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3. Alarms, Excursions And Day Trips
29 Apr '77The villagers of Clayfield set sail in their small boats to help rescue beleagured British troops from Dunkirk. Farmer Whitlow is very anxious that his two sons are rescued - otherwise the girls will be doing the hay harvest...
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Backs to the Land (1977)
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5. We Shall Fight Them In The Breeches
13 May '77Farmer Whitlow loses his rag when his sheep come under attack by an army unit on manoeuvres. Lady Bramston rounds up a bunch of unlikely suspects for her 'Dad's Army' and appoints Whitlow as their NCO.
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Backs to the Land (1977)
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6. All Is Somehow Gathered In
20 May '77Farmer 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.
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