Backs to the Land
TV ShowEnded

Backs to the Land

5.0 / 10
1977
3 seasons
18 episodes
Comedy

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

    15-04-197730m

    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 soo...

  • Ep 2

    2.Nymph And Shepherd

    22-04-197730m

    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...

  • Ep 3

    3.Alarms, Excursions And Day Trips

    29-04-197730m

    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 - oth...

  • Ep 4

    4.Sons and Lovers, God Forbid

    27-05-197725m

    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-endi...

  • Ep 5

    5.We Shall Fight Them In The Breeches

    13-05-197730m

    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...

  • Ep 6

    6.All Is Somehow Gathered In

    20-05-197730m

    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 som...

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