Old Country
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.
Seasons
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 on from generation to generation.
E1Walking Sticks / Hurdle Maker
Jan 9, 1983
Jack discusses the nuances of walking sticks, where one might acquire a proper one, or how one could craft one from an appropriate plant in a copse. He goes on to elucidate the importance of copses to the farm. There is a demonstration of the building of a wattle hurdle from wood found in such copses, and the importance therein is portrayed.
E2Mayfly Trout / Todber Stone
Jan 16, 1983
E3Stow Fair / Flat Cart
Jan 23, 1983
E4Garden / Cut Mill
Jan 30, 1983
E5Harnessing a Horse / Decent Dog
Feb 6, 1983
E6Sheepfair / Dabchick
Feb 13, 1983
E7Fishing Rod / Morey's Lake
Feb 27, 1983
E8Tarrant Valley / Circus
Mar 6, 1983
E9Lurchers - Rabbiting
Mar 13, 1983
E10Cutting up a Pig
Mar 20, 1983
E11Downland - Cattle Breeds
Mar 27, 1983
E12Trolley Drive - Fiddleford Mill
Apr 3, 1983
E13Pony Drift - Goats
May 15, 1983
E14Brittany Spaniels
May 29, 1983
E15Bygones
Jun 5, 1983
E16Driving - Bygones
Jul 31, 1983
E17Steam Plough - Terrier Show
Aug 7, 1983
E18Pigeon - Sturminster Mill
Aug 14, 1983
E19Thatching Reed - Hound Show
Aug 21, 1983
E20Pack Pony - Turk's Pond
Aug 28, 1983
With his extensive experience, knowledge and love of the countryside, Jack Hargreaves' easy going presentation style enthralled both rural and urban viewers alike, making this series for television.
E1Flapping / Harvest
Apr 3, 1984
E2Blagdon Horse / Bass
Apr 10, 1984
E3Grayling / Cart Building / Blacksmith
Apr 17, 1984
E4Cart Painting / Butterflies
Apr 24, 1984
E5Children's Fishing Competition
May 1, 1984
E6Cockles / Onions
May 8, 1984
E7Foundry / Mackerel / Folly Tower
May 15, 1984
E8Collar Maker / River Piddle
May 22, 1984
E9Buttons / Turnout
May 29, 1984
E10King's Highway
Jun 5, 1984
E11Steam Saw / Tench
Jun 12, 1984
E12American Brook Trout / Trotting
Jun 19, 1984
E13Barrel Maker / Onion Strings
Jul 3, 1984
E14Birds & Mink / Pacing
Jul 10, 1984
E15Two Lakes / Larner Tree
Jul 17, 1984
E16Rabbits / About the Countryside
Jul 24, 1984
E17Deserted Village
Jul 31, 1984
E18Cape Cart
Aug 7, 1984
E19Plaice / Harness Racing
Aug 14, 1984
E20Appleby Fair / Woolfie's Climb
Aug 21, 1984
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.
E1Skittles
Jun 3, 1985
E2Sheep Dipping / Battlesden Cart
Jun 10, 1985
E3Sheep Washing / Flower Drive
Jun 17, 1985
E4Bantams / Manes & Tails
Jun 24, 1985
E5Fjord Pony / Spinning
Jul 1, 1985
E6Driving Event / Driving & Fire Engine
Jul 8, 1985
E7Lessen Dogs / Gudgeon Fishing
Jul 15, 1985
E8French National Stud / Lessay Fair
Jul 27, 1985
E9Artificial Insemination / Potter
Aug 12, 1985
E10Pole Fishing / Huntaway Dogs
Aug 19, 1985
E11Duncliffe Hill / Boadicea's Horse
Aug 26, 1985
E12Country Houses
Sep 2, 1985
E13Chub Fishing / Horses & Cobs
Sep 9, 1985
E14Eel Net / Dipper
Sep 16, 1985
E15Long Net / Farm Sale
Sep 23, 1985
E16Wickhams Fancy / Vet's Examination
Sep 30, 1985
E17Cider / Cows' Feet
Oct 7, 1985
E18River Care / Ponds & Wild Flowers
Oct 14, 1985
E19Mink Hunt / Geeses
Oct 21, 1985
E20Pub Crawl
Oct 28, 1985
Storyline
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.
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