with Phil Drabble
The fourth of 16 programmes Appleby Fair
Generations of horse dealers, gypsies and didicois have made their way annually to Appleby Fair in Cumbria. From all corners of Britain they come to meet friends, to show off their horses, and above all to slap hands on a deal.
PHIL DRABBLE meets some of the regulars-men like Jack Toon , whose lives and livelihood are bound up with horses. These colourful characters follow a way of life that still captures the spirit of their country roots.
Film cameraman MARTIN SAUNDERS Producer ROBIN HELLIER
Series producer PETER CRAWFORD BBC Bristol