Old Country: 3x9

Artificial Insemination / Potter

Unseen since its Channel 4 broadcast in the 1980's, Old Country contained all new material and the only time that Jack Hargreaves' work received a countrywide network screening.

Seasons and episodes

3 - 2 : Sheep Dipping / Battlesden Cart

Jun 10, 1985

3 - 3 : Sheep Washing / Flower Drive

Jun 17, 1985

3 - 4 : Bantams / Manes & Tails

Jun 24, 1985

3 - 6 : Driving Event / Driving & Fire Engine

Jul 08, 1985

3 - 7 : Lessen Dogs / Gudgeon Fishing

Jul 15, 1985

3 - 8 : French National Stud / Lessay Fair

Jul 27, 1985

3 - 9 : Artificial Insemination / Potter

Aug 12, 1985

3 - 10 : Pole Fishing / Huntaway Dogs

Aug 19, 1985

3 - 11 : Duncliffe Hill / Boadicea's Horse

Aug 26, 1985

3 - 13 : Chub Fishing / Horses & Cobs

Sep 09, 1985

3 - 16 : Wickhams Fancy / Vet's Examination

Sep 30, 1985

3 - 18 : River Care / Ponds & Wild Flowers

Oct 14, 1985

Synopsis

Following on from the hugely popular Out of Town, Old Country saw Jack Hargreaves continue his exploration of rural life in Thomas Hardy country – reflecting on its character, traditions, history and folklore, and the skills that had passed from generation to generation.

Title	Old Country
First Air Date	Jan 09, 1983
Last Air Date	Jan 16, 1983
Episodes	60
Seasons	3
Companies	Lacewing, Limehouse Productions
Keywords	old man, farm life, nature, self-sufficiency