Backs to the Land

David Troughton

Acting

Michael Troughton

Acting

Pippa Page

Bunny Burroughs

Seasons

Season 1

6 episodes

Premiered Apr 15, 1977

Season 2

6 episodes

Premiered Dec 2, 1977

Season 3

7 episodes

Premiered Jul 21, 1978

Episodes

1–6 of 6

Ep 1

A Miss Is As Good As A Male

Apr 15, 1977

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!

Ep 2

Nymph And Shepherd

Apr 22, 1977

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!

Ep 3

Alarms, Excursions And Day Trips

Apr 29, 1977

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...

Ep 4

Sons and Lovers, God Forbid

May 27, 1977

25m

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.

Ep 5

We Shall Fight Them In The Breeches

May 13, 1977

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.

Ep 6

All Is Somehow Gathered In

May 20, 1977