
Old Country
1983-01-09 · 25 min / episode · Not rated
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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- Jack Hargreaves
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- Lacewing, Limehouse Productions
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- United Kingdom
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- Returning Series
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