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  • CBC Television

Wind at My Back

  • 1996 – 2001
  • Ended
  • Drama · Family
  • ~1h / ep
  • 5 seasons
  • 9.0/10

A recently widowed mother loses her children to a cold mother-in-law in Ontario during the Great Depression of the 1930s.  Based loosely on the books "Never Sleep Three in a Bed" and "The Night We Stole the Mounties’ Car" by Max Braithwaite

Latest: Season 5 · 2000

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  1. E1. Coming of Age

    Nov 5, 2000 · 60m

    A mysterious stranger arrives in New Bedford and expresses interest in Grace. Fat tries to prove to himself that he is no longer a little kid. Honey is unable to reopen her salon as Callie refuses to rent her the space.

  2. E2. Oh Happy Day

    Nov 12, 2000 · 60m

    The situation with Grace causes stress for May. Grace and Van's thoughts turn to wedding plans. Honey's salon reopens, but she has trouble attracting business. Hub meets a young girl who needs help.

  3. E3. The Trick Cyclist

    Dec 3, 2000 · 60m

    Members of the family struggle with how to take care of May while maintaining their own lives. Maisey worries that she will be shipped off as May is unable to look after her.

  4. E4. New Girls In Town

    Dec 10, 2000 · 60m

    May's nurse arrives in New Bedford. A new girl enters Fat and Pritchard's class.

  5. E5. The Spanish Prisoner

    Jan 7, 2001 · 60m

    Grace and Van arrive at Lakeview Estate.

  6. E6. Marriage of True Minds

    Jan 14, 2001 · 60m

    Max looks forward to his anniversary with Honey. Someone is sending Rebecca secret admirer letters. Hub receives a letter for athletics.

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