Old Country

0.0(0)|1983-01-09|3 seasons, 60 episodes

Documentary

Overview

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.

Episodes

Season 1(20)Season 2(20)Season 3(20)

S1E1 · 1983-01-09 · 25m

Walking Sticks / Hurdle Maker

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.

S1E2 · 1983-01-16 · 25m

Mayfly Trout / Todber Stone

No description available.

S1E3 · 1983-01-23 · 25m

Stow Fair / Flat Cart

No description available.

S1E4 · 1983-01-30 · 25m

Garden / Cut Mill

No description available.

S1E5 · 1983-02-06 · 25m

Harnessing a Horse / Decent Dog

No description available.

S1E6 · 1983-02-13 · 25m

Sheepfair / Dabchick

No description available.

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