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Country Matters

1972 – 1973Show2 seasons13 episodes

Drama
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3

Summary

An anthology series adapted from plays and short stories by A.E Coppard and H.E. Bates, depicting English country life and rural romance at the turn of the 20th-century. It presents unsentimental stories of human relationships and raw emotions – heartfelt passions, crippling frustrations, unspoken love and destructive jealousy.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Comfort watch

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing
  • You're watching with family

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Country Matters episodes

2 seasons · 13 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Craven Arms, 7.4
  2. S1 E2 The Mill, 7.2
  3. S1 E3 The Sullens Sisters, 7.6
  4. S1 E5 The Watercress Girl, 7.2
  1. S2 E1 The Little Farm, 7.1
  2. S2 E2 The Black Dog, 7.6
  3. S2 E3 The Higgler, 7.5
  4. S2 E4 The Simple Life, 7.8
  5. S2 E5 An Aspidistra in Babylon, 8.1
  6. S2 E6 The Ring of Truth, 6.4
  7. S2 E7 The Four Beauties, 7.6

Cast

24 of 65 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Donald McWhinnie, Barry Davis, John Mackenzie
Written by
H. E. Bates, A. E. Coppard, Hugh Leonard
Produced by
Derek Granger
Music by
Derek Hilton

Everyone

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Facts

August 20, 1972 · March 11, 1973 · Ended

First aired
August 20, 1972
Last aired
March 11, 1973
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 13 episodes
Content
Sexual Content, Nudity
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Country Matters worth watching?"

Questions about Country Matters

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Country Matters worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 7.3).

How long does it take to watch Country Matters?

13 h

About 13 hours: 13 episodes in 2 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1972 to 1973.

Is Country Matters good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Country Matters plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.