The second episode in this Yorkshire Television series in which presenter Marylyn Webb speaks with important and influential women who are associated with Yorkshire. In this edition she speaks with Hannah Hauxwell who came to the public’s attention following the transmission of the Yorkshire Television documentary ‘Too Long the Winter’ which chronicled the almost unendurable conditions of her dilapidated farm, Low Birk Hatt Farm, in Baldersdale in the North Yorkshire. Title: Yorkshire...

The second episode in this Yorkshire Television series in which presenter Marylyn Webb speaks with important and influential women who are associated with Yorkshire. In this edition she speaks with Hannah Hauxwell who came to the public’s attention following the transmission of the Yorkshire Television documentary ‘Too Long the Winter’ which chronicled the almost unendurable conditions of her dilapidated farm, Low Birk Hatt Farm, in Baldersdale in the North Yorkshire. Title: Yorkshire Television Production A montage of still images featuring guest Hannah Hauxwell over the opening title. Title: One Woman In the Yorkshire Television studio presenter Marylyn Webb introduces today’s guest who has become a national celebrity and is now a former Woman of the Year, Hannah Hauxwell. Following a clip from the Yorkshire Television programme ‘Too Long a Winter’ from 1973 Hannah is asked about her life today on her isolated farm and the importance of selling her animals to survive. A selection of photographs is shown to Hannah featuring her working on the farm as she talks about the animals she has as well as her beloved Border collie dog. She talks about still collecting water from a nearby stream and how due to the dry summer having to use a nearby reservoir she names the ‘Mississippi.’ She is asked about her wide and broad outlook on the world and how she keeps in touch with the outside. She talks about how her home and how her mother was an important influence on her life as well as the relevance of books and music she enjoys. The Harry Lime theme from the film ‘The Third Man’ is played as Hannah explains why she likes it so much. In the final part of the programme, she talks a little about the future and a wish to travel, mainly to Europe and about a recent trip to London to attend the Woman of the Year luncheon at the Savoy Hotel. She ends the programme by stating that she is looking to find the time to enjoy the simple things in life. Marylyn brings the programme to a close by wishing the upcoming winter with be short and mild. Credit: One Woman was presented by Marylyn Webb Researcher Susan Walls Director Paddy Russell Executive Producer Graham Ironside Title: © YTV Limited 1984 End title: Yorkshire Television Production