Out of Town
(1980)Streaming Episode Guide
Out of Town
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.S02E28
Episode 28
Brick Making / Stonehenge
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Episode 27
Long Distance Ride
Jack is on hand to witness this test of endurance for horse and rider.
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Episode 26
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 18
British Finches / Yerro's Operation.
British finches are shown in abundance in this film which looks at the breeding of birds and the bird men who specialize in them. Jack hires a veterinary team to deal with his noisy donkey, Yerro. After a tricky operation, expertly carried out, Yerro is back on his feet and Jack is happy with his donkey.
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Episode 17
The Shooting Master.
Jack visits a training range to meet The Shooting Master and experience his remarkable skills.
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Episode 16
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
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
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
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 12
Rake Maker / Stagecoach.
Old country skills are on show in this film which depicts the proper use of the draw knife. A foot operated vice and other old tools made by an old craftsman are also featured. An American cowboy buys pinto horses in the New Forest in Hampshire and Jack is on hand to see them in harness with a western stagecoach.
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Episode 11
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
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
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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S02E08
Episode 8
Iron Ponds / Lobster Breeding.
Jack visits the countryside around Tenterden in Kent where some ponds are located which were formed when old iron mine workings subsided. Jack is on the north coast of Kent visiting a research station. The programme takes a look at how a lobster breeds and sheds a tight shell for a new one.
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Episode 7
Market Day / Minnow Trap / Lobster Boat. This film tells the story of a country market in Ringwood in Hampshire as Jack surveys the livestock and is tempted by the fresh farm produce on offer. Jack uses a minnow trap to identify the species of fish leaping from a weir. Jack is on board a lobster boat as it sets out to drop 40 baited pots into the ocean.
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S02E06
Episode 6
Farm Sale / Fishing in a Gale / Forest Fire.
Jack attends the sale of a farm which has been owned by the same family for generations. Jack avoids a tea party by going fishing in windy conditions with the tree tops stirring. It’s 1976 and Jack surveys the damage of the summer drought and the legacy of gorse and forest fires.
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S02E05
Episode 5
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
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
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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Episode 2
New Forest Point-to-Point / Apple Grafting.
Jack attends a Boxing Day point-to-point meeting in the New Forest. Jack goes to West Sussex College of Agriculture & Horticulture to watch students being instructed in apple grafting..
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Episode 1
Appleby Fair / Ramming Time.
Jack Hargreaves visits the Romany horse fair at Appleby & visits Sturminster Newton in Dorset at ramming time.
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Out of Town
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.S01E35
Episode 35
Parsonage Down - English Culture
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Episode 34
Sheep Farming - Centenarian Angler
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Episode 33
Saving The Countryside - Going to Market
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Episode 32
Observing The Country - Working Dog Show
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Episode 31
Southern Fishing Competition In Ireland - Rabbit Catching
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Episode 30
Fish Hooks - Gardening Earthworm Farm
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Episode 29
Summer Fishing - Village Fair
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Episode 28
Fishing for Minnows - Kingfishers - Corn Flail
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Episode 27
Pigeons - Fishing for Next To Nothing
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Episode 26
Old Railway Line - Cloudburst at the Agricultural Show
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Episode 25
Cattle dog - Clocks (Previously Unreleased)
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Episode 24
Annual Agricultural Show - Pheasant Shooting
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Episode 23
Blackmore Vale - Breeding Lurchers
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Episode 22
Corn Threshing - Eden Vale
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Episode 21
Multiplier Reel Casting - Hounds
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Episode 20
Sheep Dogs - Guns
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Episode 19
Wheels - Grayling Fishing
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Episode 18
Pannage - Dry Fly Fishing on the River Test
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Episode 17
Pony Riding - Next Generation Wild and Cottage Gardens - Sheep Fair - Barbel
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Episode 16
Freeze Branding / Perch Fishing
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Episode 15
Pigeon Decoy / Fishing with a Dog Knobbler
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Episode 14
Fishing for Barbel / Ferrets
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Episode 13
Into the Past at Appleby Fair / Private Rivers
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Episode 12
Sheep Farming / Bite Indicators
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Episode 11
Out of Town 21st Anniversary Programme
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Episode 10
Gypsy Caravans / Fishing for Pollock
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Episode 9
Heavy Horses / Fly Fishing in June
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Episode 8
The Theft of the Countryside / Fell Ponies
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Episode 7
Model Making / Teaching Fly Fishing Techniques
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Episode 6
Garden Competition / Dry Fly Fishing
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Episode 5
Gean Tree Furniture / Southern Television Sea Angling Championships
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Episode 4
Chalk Hills / Chalk Springs / Stagecoach
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Episode 3
Pebbles / Tidal Mill
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Episode 2
A River for All Seasons / Bass Fishing
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Episode 1
Coarse Fishing / Yerro's Operation
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