
Backs to the Land
Backs to the Land is a British sitcom that aired on ITV from 1977 to 1978. Starring Philippa Howell, Terese Stevens and Pippa Page, Backs to the Land is set during World War II. It was written by David Climie. It was made for the ITV network by Anglia Television.
- Created By
- First Aired on
Apr 15, 1977
- Popularity: 6.1968
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- Networks
- (GB)
- Status: Ended
Show Ended
3 seaons till Sep 01, 1978
Last episode: Right Royal
Seasons & episodes
Total 3 seasons, 18 episodes

Season 1
Aired
Episode 1A Miss Is As Good As A Male30 min
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!
Episode 2Nymph And Shepherd30 min
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!
Episode 3Alarms, Excursions And Day Trips30 min
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...
Episode 5We Shall Fight Them In The Breeches30 min
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.
Episode 6All Is Somehow Gathered In30 min
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.