Backs To The Land

  • : 1977
  • : 19
  • : 0
  • ITV1
  • Comedy War

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1x1
A Miss Is As Good As a Male
Episode overview
15, 1977
The 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!
1x2
Nymphs and Shepherds Come Expensive
Episode overview
22, 1977
The 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!
1x3
Alarms, Excursions and Day Trips
Episode overview
29, 1977
The 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...
1x4
Sons and Lovers, God Forbid
Episode overview
05, 1977
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.
1x5
We Shall Fight Them In The Breeches
Episode overview
13, 1977
Farmer 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.
1x6
All Is Somehow Gathered In
Episode overview
20, 1977
Farmer 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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