Tv Series

Old Country

(en)

1983

25m

Old Country

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.

Status: Returning Series

Release date: January 9, 1983

Number of season: 3

Number of episode: 60

Countries of origin: United Kingdom,

Production companies
  • Lacewing
  • Limehouse Productions

Media

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Seasons

Specials

Specials

November 19, 1987.

  1 Episodes

Overview: Archive Coast to Coast interview with Jack Hargreaves from 1987

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Season 1

Season 1

January 9, 1983.

  20 Episodes

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 on from generation to generation.

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Season 2

Season 2

April 3, 1984.

  20 Episodes

Overview: 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.

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Season 3

Season 3

June 3, 1985.

  20 Episodes

Overview: 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.

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