Backs To The Land

All Episodes 1977 - 1978
TV-G

  • Ended
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  • 1977-04-14T23:00:00Z
  • 25m
  • 9h 25m (19 episodes)
  • United Kingdom
  • English
  • Comedy
This popular Anglia Television production for ITV focuses on the experiences of three Women's Land Army volunteers with very different backgrounds. Dizzy debutante Daphne Finch-Beauchamp, cheerful Cockney Jenny Dabb and sensible Jewish girl Shirley Bloom find themselves in the Norfolk village of Clayfield, sharing a hasty education in argricultural matters, more than a few mishaps and a little romance along the way. Originally screened in 1977, Backs To The Land features a catchy theme tune sung by Anne Shelton, one of Britain's most popular and inspiring wartime entertainers and beloved by Allied forces around the world. Backs To The Land was in production for three series.

19 episodes

Series Premiere

1977-04-14T23:00:00Z

1x01 A Miss Is As Good As a Male

Series Premiere

1x01 A Miss Is As Good As a Male

  • 1977-04-14T23:00:00Z30m

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!

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!

1x03 Alarms, Excursions and Day Trips

  • 1977-04-28T23:00:00Z30m

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...

1x04 Sons and Lovers, God Forbid

  • 1977-05-04T23:00:00Z25m

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.

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.

Season Finale

1977-05-19T23:00:00Z

1x06 All Is Somehow Gathered In

Season Finale

1x06 All Is Somehow Gathered In

  • 1977-05-19T23:00:00Z30m

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.

Season Premiere

1977-12-02T00:00:00Z

2x01 Enter Flirting

Season Premiere

2x01 Enter Flirting

  • 1977-12-02T00:00:00Z30m

1977-12-09T00:00:00Z

2x02 All Mod Con-Tricks

2x02 All Mod Con-Tricks

  • 1977-12-09T00:00:00Z30m

1977-12-16T00:00:00Z

2x03 Nickers In The Woodpile

2x03 Nickers In The Woodpile

  • 1977-12-16T00:00:00Z30m

1977-12-23T00:00:00Z

2x04 The Warsaw Overture

2x04 The Warsaw Overture

  • 1977-12-23T00:00:00Z30m

1977-12-30T00:00:00Z

2x05 The Magnetic Pole

2x05 The Magnetic Pole

  • 1977-12-30T00:00:00Z30m

Season Finale

1978-01-06T00:00:00Z

2x06 New Broomsticks

Season Finale

2x06 New Broomsticks

  • 1978-01-06T00:00:00Z30m

Season Premiere

1978-07-20T23:00:00Z

3x01 Rainbow Around My Neck

Season Premiere

3x01 Rainbow Around My Neck

  • 1978-07-20T23:00:00Z30m

1978-07-27T23:00:00Z

3x02 Remains To Be Seen

3x02 Remains To Be Seen

  • 1978-07-27T23:00:00Z30m

1978-08-03T23:00:00Z

3x03 Let's Talk Turkey

3x03 Let's Talk Turkey

  • 1978-08-03T23:00:00Z30m

3x04 Waits and Desperate Measures

  • 1978-08-10T23:00:00Z30m

3x05 Don't Call Us, We'll Call You

  • 1978-08-17T23:00:00Z30m

1978-08-24T23:00:00Z

3x06 A Gay Dog and Doris

3x06 A Gay Dog and Doris

  • 1978-08-24T23:00:00Z30m

Season Finale

1978-08-31T23:00:00Z

3x07 Right Royal

Season Finale

3x07 Right Royal

  • 1978-08-31T23:00:00Z30m

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