Series synopsis
This Country is a British comedy television series that premiered on BBC Three on February 8, 2017. It ended on March 23, 2020. It was created by Daisy May Cooper, Charlie Cooper. It stars Daisy May Cooper, Charlie Cooper, Paul Chahidi and Ivy Woodcock.
The lives of cousins Kerry and Kurtan in the rural village of Cotswolds.
Premise
The lives of cousins Kerry and Kurtan in the rural village of Cotswolds.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Daisy May Cooper as Kerry Mucklowe
- Charlie Cooper as Lee 'Kurtan' Mucklowe
- Paul Chahidi as Reverend Francis Seaton
- Ivy Woodcock as Sue Mucklowe
- Paul Cooper as Martin Mucklowe
- Trevor Cooper as Len Clifton
- Eliza Hunt as June Winwood
Guest cast
- Camilla Bates as Young Mum
- Alex Cox as Peasant
- Badger Skelton as Levi Johnson
- Matthew Rees as Robert Robinson
- David Nightingale as Steve 'Uncle Nugget' Nuggins
- Laura Checkley as Shaz Gallacher
- Phil James as King
- Preston Nyman as 'Weak' Nathan Kay
- Alfie Simmons as Neil 'Count Fartula' Pedley
- Mickey Boddy as Alan Taylor
- Celeste Dring as Kayleigh Hudson
- Jimmy Walker as Dan Greaves
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 20 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 2 | October 13, 2018 | May 12, 2020 |
| Season 1 | 6 | February 8, 2017 | March 15, 2017 |
| Season 2 | 6 | February 26, 2018 | April 2, 2018 |
| Season 3 | 6 | February 17, 2020 | March 23, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Aftermath After Kerry became embroiled in a criminal enterprise with her father, this one-off special investigates the fallout and the impact on the village. |
October 13, 2018 |
| 2 |
Season 3 Additional Scenes Additional unseen scenes from the third and final series of This Country - shot on location but not used in the final episodes. |
May 12, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Scarecrow Kurtan is focusing his attentions on the annual village scarecrow festival, a key event in the village calendar that can both unite and divide the community. Tensions run high when his chances of winning the competition are compromised by being given a less than ideal plot to display his scarecrow. Meanwhile, Kerry faces a challenge to her authority. |
February 8, 2017 |
| 2 |
Mandy When Kerry's neighbour Mandy Harris starts a tattoo business, Kerry is delighted to be one of her first customers. Meanwhile, Kurtan fixates on trying to track down a long-lost school friend. |
February 15, 2017 |
| 3 |
Oven Space Kerry and Kurtan await the release of their uncle, Steve 'Nugget' Nuggins, who they believe was wrongfully imprisoned for 'having a laugh'. |
February 22, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Random Acts of Kindness Kerry has turned over a new leaf and is trying to give back to her community. Meanwhile, Kerry's cousin, Kurtan, is coming to terms with his decision not to go to Swindon College and is struggling to get back into the swing of village life. |
February 26, 2018 |
| 2 |
Threatening Letters Kerry starts to receive some threatening letters that cause her to feel unsettled. Thankfully, Kerry's neighbour, Mandy, is on hand to help. Kurtan takes a labouring job with Kerry's father, Martin, and learns some invaluable life lessons. |
March 5, 2018 |
| 3 |
Minor Injuries Kurtan wants to make a pilgrimage to Swindon to buy new clothes. However, engineering works on the bus route and a lack of alternative transport disrupts his plans. Meanwhile, Kerry is helping the vicar run the local football practice. |
March 12, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Letter from Slugs The documentary crew return to the village and discovers some very sad news about a popular local resident. Meanwhile, Kerry faces some financial difficulties, so Kurtan steps in to help support her. |
February 17, 2020 |
| 2 |
Driving Lesson The vicar takes Kurtan and Kerry for a driving lesson, but leaving the village proves tricky - especially when local vagrant Len goes missing. |
February 24, 2020 |
| 3 |
Cynthia An infamous Mucklowe family member returns to the village, causing Kerry to re-evaluate her living arrangements. Meanwhile, the vicar and Kurtan help Len get back on his feet. |
March 2, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Three |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 8, 2017 |
| Last aired | March 23, 2020 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday at 19:00:00 |