The back breaking realities of working the land back in the 1930's, and a snapshot of how tough life was back at the time.
If you're a fan of the Play for Today series, I think you'll enjoy this one. It's not exactly dramatic if fast moving, but it's a very interesting look at life back in the day.
It will make you feel tired watching that poor man ploughing a field single handedly, all with hand tools, I wanted to jump on and give him a hand.
It's quite slow moving, but each story is ultimately rewarding, a reminder of how tough life was for people, I always thought that was something Play for Today depicted beautifully.
It's very well produced as always, nobody did historical drama like The BBC, the accents can be a little challenging to pick out at times.
I am so pleased that The BBC is staring to show some of the jewels from its extensive back catalogue, The Play for Today series was definitely rich, and whilst this isn't one of the best, it's still worth seeing.
Lots of familiar faces, two comedy legends, Fulton Mackay and Bill Fraser, plus more. It instantly made we want to dig out Terror of The Zygons, Angus Lennie and that wonderful accent.
7/10.
If you're a fan of the Play for Today series, I think you'll enjoy this one. It's not exactly dramatic if fast moving, but it's a very interesting look at life back in the day.
It will make you feel tired watching that poor man ploughing a field single handedly, all with hand tools, I wanted to jump on and give him a hand.
It's quite slow moving, but each story is ultimately rewarding, a reminder of how tough life was for people, I always thought that was something Play for Today depicted beautifully.
It's very well produced as always, nobody did historical drama like The BBC, the accents can be a little challenging to pick out at times.
I am so pleased that The BBC is staring to show some of the jewels from its extensive back catalogue, The Play for Today series was definitely rich, and whilst this isn't one of the best, it's still worth seeing.
Lots of familiar faces, two comedy legends, Fulton Mackay and Bill Fraser, plus more. It instantly made we want to dig out Terror of The Zygons, Angus Lennie and that wonderful accent.
7/10.