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Country Calendar: Director's Pick

'Country Calendar' tells the stories of hardworking folk from the heartland, now in its 45th year making it New Zealand's longest running television show. It came to life in April 1966 at a time when wool was one of the mainstays of the country's economy. This DVD is a celebration of the 45 years of 'Country Calendar' with a collection of episodes chosen by Executive Producer Frank Torley, who has been with the 'Country Calendar' team for the past 35 years, and is the voice of the show. 12 episodes: Class 8 Country, Deer Capture, Snow Raking, Sweat Steam and the Straw Walloper, Orange Roughy, Blind Bee Farmer, Twins, Wild Cattle McGarrie, Branches Station, Wild Cattle, Vines On the Hill, and Dunstan Downs.

Year: 2010
Genre: New Zealand Docos
Country: NZ
Duration: 183 Minutes
Rating: G
Location in store: New Zealand (Documentary)

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