Out of Town
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For over 20 years Out of Town was a television program that provided a window on country life in rural Britain. Fishermen and farriers, horsemen and horticulturalists were prominently featured as presenter Jack Hargreaves took the Southern Television cameras around the country to explore pursuits and activities in the 1960s, 70s and early 80s many of which have long since disappeared. When Out Of Town was first broadcast by ITV, these programs soon won a large following for the entertaining and informative way that they gave a gentle insight into country life, but as time has passed since the last transmission in 1981 they have become a nostalgic historical record of life in Britain from a bygone age.
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Episode 28 : S02E28
January. 01,0001
Brick Making / Stonehenge
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Episode 27 : S02E27
January. 01,0001
Long Distance Ride
Jack is on hand to witness this test of endurance for horse and rider.
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Episode 26 : S05E26
January. 01,0001
Charcoal Burners / Pigeon Shooting.
Jack takes a close look at charcoal making the traditional way. Jack sets off on a pigeon shoot only to discover one of the largest flocks of wood pigeons he has ever seen.
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Episode 25 : S02E25
January. 01,0001
Cod Fishing / Centenarian Angler.
The cold seas of winter have brought cod to the seas off the south coast of England. Jack investigates by joining the crew of the Bulldog from Ramsgate. Jack joins a 100 year old man who achieves a dream when he embarks on a successful fly fishing expedition.
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Episode 24 : S02E24
January. 01,0001
Big Skate / Pannage.
Jack visits members of an angling club in the Shetlands in search of skate. Jack is in the New Forest for the pannage season when pigs are turned out for fattening before slaughter and salting for the winter.
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Episode 23 : S02E23
January. 01,0001
Trammel Nets / The Coach Builder.
Jack explores the pros and cons of using multi layered trammel nets. Jack is in Kent where coach building – and the skill of wooden carriage wheel manufacturing – is investigated.
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Episode 22 : S02E22
January. 01,0001
Freeze Branding / Cider Making.
Jack Hargreaves takes a look at how frozen carbon dioxide gas (dry ice) was introduced to brand horses. Jack goes to see the primitive, yet potent, process of cider making using a back garden press.
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Episode 21 : S02E21
January. 01,0001
Housebuilding / Trout & Grayling.
Jack takes a look at the materials and methods used in house building in previous generations. Jack is in his element with rod in hand fishing from the riverbank.
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Episode 20 : S02E20
January. 01,0001
Hacienda / Bullfight.
Jack is in southern Spain to look at the training and work of horses from the region. More adventures in southern Spain with Jack Hargreaves.
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Episode 19 : S02E19
January. 01,0001
Stour River.
In this episode of Out Of Town Jack profiles the Dorset river in all seasons, and during a serious flood.
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Episode 17 : S02E17
January. 01,0001
The Shooting Master.
Jack visits a training range to meet The Shooting Master and experience his remarkable skills.
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Episode 16 : S02E16
January. 01,0001
The Hidden Stream / Deer Shoot.
Jack fights through the undergrowth to fish from a hidden stream, with a water rat for company. A film from a bygone era as a shoot is conducted to cull deer.
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Episode 15 : S02E15
January. 01,0001
Fly-Casting / The Log Splitter.
Jack’s love of fly casting is clearly evident in this film. This film explores how a tractor powered attachment was used to split logs.
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Episode 14 : S02E14
January. 01,0001
Tidal Mill / Ice Fishing.
A look at a working tidal mill in Eling, near Southampton, in Hampshire. Fishing in freezing conditions is captured by Jack’s cameras in this film.
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Episode 13 : S02E13
January. 01,0001
Bee Skips / Pheasant Shooting. A film showing how an elderly craftsman made bee-skips from brambles. The country pastime of pheasant shooting is the central theme of this film.
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Episode 11 : S02E11
January. 01,0001
Mole Catcher / High School Rider.
This film captures the exploits of an expert mole catcher as he sets about his business in a pasture. In this film, Jack examines the once noble art of Haute Ecole which produces the modern era dressage horse as Mrs. Mac puts Sorrel through his paces.
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Episode 10 : S02E10
January. 01,0001
Lambing / Mayfly.
The lambing season is captured during a long day on high ground near Sturminster Newton in Dorset. This film shows Jack angling during a mayfly hatch and the short life cycle of the mayfly.
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Episode 9 : S02E09
January. 01,0001
Romney Marsh / Pumpkins. Jack makes a visit to Romney Marsh in Kent to fish and attempt to photograph a flying frog. Jack explores a kitchen garden abundant with vegetables as a village prepares for the great pumpkin day competition.
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Episode 5 : S02E05
January. 01,0001
Sweetheart Story / Tyring a Cart.
Jack visits a country house on the Berkshire downs and explores the secrets it contains. Jack needs to refurbish the wheels of a cart and visits some craftsman for them to display their expert skills.
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Episode 4 : S02E04
January. 01,0001
Sheep Shearing / Sea Bream.
Sheep Shearing & Sea Bream Jack visits the high downs of Dorset in May to see an international sheep shearing gang at work. Jack takes to the sea with in-shore fishermen to fish for black bream.
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Episode 3 : S02E03
January. 01,0001
Kingfishers / Model Carts.
Jack presents the fascinating story of a man who rescued a brood of baby kingfishers, teaching them to fish for themselves. Jack examines a collection of scale model carts.
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Seasons
Season 2
For over 20 years Out of Town was a television program that provided a window on country life in rural Britain. Fishermen and farriers, horsemen and horticulturalists were prominently featured as presenter Jack Hargreaves took the Southern Television cameras around the country to explore pursuits and activities in the 1960s, 70s and early 80s many of which have long since disappeared. When Out Of Town was first broadcast by ITV, these programs soon won a large following for the entertaining and informative way that they gave a gentle insight into country life, but as time has passed since the last transmission in 1981 they have become a nostalgic historical record of life in Britain from a bygone age.
Season 1
Hugely popular and fondly remembered to this day, Out of Town saw Jack Hargreaves exploring rural life in Britain- reflecting on its character, traditions ,history and folklore, and the skills that had passed from generation to generation. With his extensive experience, knowledge and love of the countryside, Hargreaves easygoing presentation style enthralled both rural and urban viewers.