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20 Episodes 1984 - 1984
Episode 1
Jack Hargreaves goes to the Flapping Races, a meeting for both ponies and dogs. At harvest time he reflects on the changes in farming methods during his lifetime
Episode 2
After a long search Jack has found the right horse, a Bay Cob called Blue. He watches it being trained before going fishing for Sea Bass in the Solent
Episode 3
Jack is having a pony cart built and calls in on the workshop to watch the progress, but not before going fishing for Grayling in a Dorset millstream
Episode 4
With the construction of his cart complete, Jack arranges for it to be decorated. Then, on the site of a hill fort in Dorset he watches many different species of butterfly
Episode 5
Ten children are being taught to fish by ten experienced anglers, Jack goes to the lake to witness the Fishing Dads initiative in action
Episode 6
With his childhood interest in free meals, Jack Hargeaves goes Cockle fishing and then plants an Onion bed in his cottage garden
Episode 7
Jack wants a specific type of bit for his horses bridle so visits a brass foundry to have one made. He then demonstrates fishing using a Mackerel Line.
Episode 8
Jack admires the skills of the harness makers as they carefully construct a collar for his pony Blue. Then Drought conditions in Dorset make trout fishing difficult
Episode 9
Jack discusses the long lost industry of button making in the Dorset village of Twyford. Meanwhile, his horse, harness and road cart are all ready to be turned out
Episode 10
On his newly built road cart pulled by his Blagdon horse Blue, Jack Hargreaves travels the ancient downland track that has existed since before the time of King Alfred
Episode 11
A team of Sawyers, complete with Bowler Hats, give an impressive display at the annual Steam Fair. Then Jack Hargreaves goes to the river on the first day of the course fishing season
Episode 12
Jack Hargreaves attempts to land a fish that he has never seen before. Then, at a former motor circuit, he watches two trotting ponies in competition
Episode 13
Jack takes us to a Cooper's workshop to see the craftsmanship of the barrel maker. At home he demonstrates his method of stringing onions
Episode 14
Jack Hargreaves and his wildlife friend David Boag go on the hunt for a creature of prey. Then in Cumbria, Jack watches some rare pacing horses
Episode 15
Jack Hargreaves reflects on the variety of dry fishing equipment he has used over the years. He then visits the annual Larmer Tree rural fair in Wiltshire
Episode 16
Jack goes rabbiting using nets, the way it has been done for over 800 years. He then describes what the visitor should look for on a trip to the countryside
Episode 17
In this haunting episode, Jack Hargreaves explores the chilling story behind a deserted Dorset village, where silence fell and lives were lost during one of the darkest chapters in rural British history.
Episode 18
The Cape Cart, a two wheeled wagon pulled by a pair of horses, has fascinated Jack Hargreaves for 50 years. He decides that it is time to build one for himself
Episode 19
Jack goes fishing for Plaice in Poole Habour. He then heads to Cumbria, one of the only places in Britain where harness racing still takes place.
Episode 20
In Cumbria, Jack Hargreaves makes his annual visit to the Appleby Horse Fair, and in Wessex he visits an ancient downland hill fort with an unusual military history