Backs to the Land
Backs to the Land is a British sitcom that aired on ITV from 1977 to 1978. Starring Philippa Howell, Terese Stevens and Pippa Page, 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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- Ep 1
1.A Miss Is As Good As A Male
15-04-197730 minThe 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 soo...
- Ep 2
2.Nymph And Shepherd
22-04-197730 minThe 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...
- Ep 3
3.Alarms, Excursions And Day Trips
29-04-197730 minThe 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 - oth...
- Ep 4
4.Sons and Lovers, God Forbid
27-05-197725 minEric 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-endi...
- Ep 5
5.We Shall Fight Them In The Breeches
13-05-197730 minFarmer 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...
- Ep 6
6.All Is Somehow Gathered In
20-05-197730 minFarmer 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 som...
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