Backs To The Land
- TV sitcom
- ITV1
- 1977 - 1978
- 19 episodes (3 series)
When his two sons volunteer for army service, Farmer Tom Whitlow of Crabtree Farm is aghast to see them replaced by three Women's Land Army girls. Stars Philippa Howell, Terese Stevens, Marilyn Galsworthy, Pippa Page, John Stratton and more.
Episode menu
- Series 1, Episode 2 - Nymphs & Shepherds Come Expensive
The Land Army girls are given a flock of sheep to shear by Farmer Whitlow. The lads of the village are willing to help the girls - but at a price!
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 22nd April 1977
- Time
- 7:30pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 25 minutes
Cast & crew
| Philippa Howell | Shirley Bloom |
| Terese Stevens | Jenny Dabb |
| Marilyn Galsworthy | Daphne Finch-Beauchamp |
| John Stratton | Tom Whitlow |
| Delia Paton | Ethel Whitlow |
| Stephanie Fayerman | Aggie |
| Charles Lamb | Wally |
| Alison Leggatt | Lady Bramston |
| Peter Tuddenham | Landlord |
| Arthur Lovegrove | Tilford |
| Spencer Banks | Ernie |
| James Lister | Bob Hayes |
| Michael Greatorex | Len Baker |
| Martyn Jacobs | Sid Andrews |
| Carinthia West | Charlotte Rumbelow |
| Richard Beale | Jim |
| Alvar Liddell | Radio announcer (Voice) |
| David Climie | Writer |
| John Rosenberg | Script Editor |
| David Askey | Director |
| Robert Bell | Associate Producer |
| Jane Martin | Production Designer |
| Jackie Trent | Composer |
| Tony Hatch | Composer |