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Country Matters

The story of people living in the countryside of the United Kingdom after World War I.

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Peter Firth
Roger Blackburn
Ian McKellen
David Masterman
Joss Ackland
Potter Jones

Season 2 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

The Little Farm

Sun, Dec 30, 197360 mins

Tom Richards is a farmer who lives alone and decides to advertise for a companion-housekeeper to come and live with him. Tom is a good, kind man but is illiterate and as a bachelor hasn't put much effort into keeping house. He works his farm with the help of Jack and basically keeps to himself. When Edna Johnson applies for the job, he is quite pleased. She is attractive and a hard worker. They develop a mutual respect that leads to love and soon they are sharing the same bed. Edna soon realizes however that Jack has been taking advantage of Tom's good nature and sets out to rectify the situation. Jack however isn't going to just sit there and has his own plan, particularly when he learns Edna's secret.

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Country Matters: Lucky Man
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Awards

  • 1973 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Drama Series/Serial - winner
  • 1973 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Actress - nominated
  • 1974 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Single Play - nominated
  • 1974 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Drama Series/Serial - nominated

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