Old Country — Season 1, Episode 1: Walking Sticks / Hurdle Maker

Episode synopsis

Jack discusses the nuances of walking sticks, where one might acquire a proper one, or how one could craft one from an appropriate plant in a copse. He goes on to elucidate the importance of copses to the farm. There is a demonstration of the building of a wattle hurdle from wood found in such copses, and the importance therein is portrayed.

About Old Country

Following on from the hugely popular Out of Town, Old Country saw Jack Hargreaves continue his exploration of rural life in Thomas Hardy country – reflecting on its character, traditions, history and folklore, and the skills that had passed from generation to generation.

More episodes from Season 1

• E2Mayfly Trout / Todber Stone
• E3Stow Fair / Flat Cart
• E4Garden / Cut Mill
• E5Harnessing a Horse / Decent Dog
• E6Sheepfair / Dabchick
• E7Fishing Rod / Morey's Lake
• E8Tarrant Valley / Circus
• E9Lurchers - Rabbiting
• E10Cutting up a Pig
• E11Downland - Cattle Breeds
• E12Trolley Drive - Fiddleford Mill
• E13Pony Drift - Goats