Heart of the Country (1987)

Name: Heart of the Country
Genre: Drama
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Susan Penhaligon, Rosalind Bennett, Christian Bale, David Buck, Sophie Cook

Drama

The ‘Heart of the Country’ was a four part series by Fay Weldon set in Somerset which was broadcast in spring 1987.

IMDb rating: 6.5 (100 votes)
Episode average: 3.6 -2.9 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Cast

Susan Penhaligon Natalie Harris
Rosalind Bennett Flora
Christian Bale Ben Harris
David Buck Angus Patrick
Sophie Cook Alice Harris
Ilona Pike Younger Sister

Seasons

Season 1 (1987)

3.60 avg 4 episodes 4.1 → 3.5

U-shaped

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Why Wasn't I Told?	4.1	9
2	What You Need Is a Helping Hand	3.4	8
3	You Have to Have Someone	3.4	8
4	'Till I'm on My Feet	3.5	9