Episode 1
A look at the people who live the rural life. Jane Treays and Country Life magazine explore lives of those who have been bred into the land, inherited it or bought into its dreams.
For almost 120 years, Country Life magazine has been aspiring to capture the elusive soul of the British countryside, from muddy fields to stately homes. Jane Treays spent a year filming with the magazine, exploring the lives of those who have been bred into the land, inherited it or have simply bought into its dreams.
From a 'girl in pearls' shoot in Yorkshire to a historic mansion in Dorset, via Lindisfarne castle and a family farm in Somerset, this series captures the glory and eccentricity of the men and women who live the rural life.
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The tradition of Swan Upping
Duration: 04:01
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Production Company | Spun Gold TV |
| Director | Jane Treays |
| Producer | Jane Treays |
| Executive Producer | Nick Bullen |
| Interviewed Guest | Bruce Johnston |
| Interviewed Guest | Katherine Goodison |
| Interviewed Guest | David Profumo |
| Interviewed Guest | Flora Howard |
| Interviewed Guest | Mark Hedges |
| Interviewed Guest | Rupert Uloth |
| Interviewed Guest | Ian Fortune |
| Interviewed Guest | Megan Jenkins |
| Interviewed Guest | Annie Tempest |
| Interviewed Guest | Nicky Haslam |
| Interviewed Guest | Roy Strong |
| Interviewed Guest | Simon Jenkins |
| Interviewed Guest | Jane Haw |
| Interviewed Guest | Maurice Durbin |
| Interviewed Guest | Laura Sales |
| Interviewed Guest | Iain Whyte |
| Interviewed Guest | George Ogborne |
| Interviewed Guest | Philip Mansel |
| Interviewed Guest | John Goodall |
| Interviewed Guest | Clive Aslet |
| Interviewed Guest | Kathryn Bradley-Hole |
| Interviewed Guest | Judith Hussey |
| Interviewed Guest | Malcolm Holloway |
| Interviewed Guest | Andrew Hussey |
| Interviewed Guest | Philip Durbin |
