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COLLECTION · Series · 1996

Wind at My Back

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

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* 9.0 (5)DramaFamilyCanada
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Countries
Canada
Studios
CBC Television
Runtime
60 min/ep
Age rating
TV-PG
Release
01/12/1996
Score
9.0 / 10 (5)
Where to watch
Free
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Specials
1 episodes · 2001
A Wind at My Back Christmas
Episode 1. A Wind at My Back Christmas
2001-12-23 · 60 min

It is Christmas Time in New Bedford and trouble is affecting the Bailey family.

Season 1
Season 1
13 episodes · 1996
Episode 1. Four Walls and a Roof (1)
1996-12-01 · 60 min

Financial hardships of the Great Depression hit Honey Bailey and her family, changing the life they had known.

Episode 2. Four Walls and a Roof (2)
1996-12-01 · 60 min

May struggles to handle the boys, especially a defiant Hub, who resolves to get he and his brother back to their mother. In North Bridge, Honey looks for work.

Episode 3. No Way of Telling
1996-12-08 · 60 min

Honey's brother disappears with her savings. Meanwhile, the boys search for clues to a bank robbery.

Episode 4. A Family of Independent Means
1996-12-15 · 60 min

Honey is fired and cannot find another job. Meanwhile, Hub and Fat try to earn money.

Episode 5. My Dog Pal
1996-12-22 · 60 min

Hub and Fat earn money taking care of a dog.

Episode 6. Something From Nothing
1997-01-05 · 60 min

Uncle Bob gets Hub a job on weekends at a local farm and Fat manages to win a small part in a local Chautaugua show. Meanwhile, when Honey loses everything and is forced inot a charity mission, Aunt Grace intervenes and May Bailey…

Episode 7. Moonshine Struck
1997-01-12 · 60 min

While adapting to life with her mother-in-law and coping with her new job, Honey becomes attracted to a charming, but self-centred, local policeman.

Episode 8. Train To Nowhere
1997-01-19 · 60 min

Honey and Grace help Max adapt one of his unsold radio plays for the local drama society, only to see it consume Aunt Toppy's life.

Episode 9. Aunt Grace's Wedding
1997-01-26 · 60 min

Complications and a disapproving May threaten Grace's secret plans to attend an out-of-town wedding with Judd.

Episode 10. No Place Like Home
1997-02-02 · 60 min

Trouble ensues when Uncle Joe makes a surprise visit to New Bedford; Honey and the boys continue their battle to bring baby Violet home.

Episode 11. Chasing Rainbows
1997-02-09 · 60 min

The boys concoct some hair-brained schemes to raise money for Honey's birthday present; May gets into hot water when fundraising proceeds go missing.

Episode 12. Moving Mountains
1997-02-16 · 60 min

Hub has trouble with school and gets involved with a bad crowd.

Episode 13. Back In My Arms Again
1997-02-23 · 60 min

With Honey away at a hairdressing course, Fat learns that Matilda and Hugh plan to leave the country with Violet.

Season 2
Season 2
13 episodes · 1997
Episode 1. Many Happy Returns
1997-09-28 · 60 min

Max's brother Del arrives for Honey and Max's wedding.

Episode 2. Never Sleep Three In A Bed
1997-10-05 · 60 min

Max faces resistance from Hub and Fat.

Episode 3. The Agony Column
1997-10-12 · 60 min

Grace's on-air advice column becomes popular.

Episode 4. Triple Trouble
1997-10-19 · 60 min

A rebellious tomboy arrives in New Bedford with his grandfather.

Episode 5. Summer Dreams, Summer Nightmares
1997-10-26 · 60 min

Financial straits at the mine cause marital problems for Bob.

Episode 6. The Champ
1997-11-02 · 60 min

Joe arrives in New Bedford to promote a group of wrestlers.

Episode 7. By Gosh Or By Golly
1997-11-09 · 60 min

The workers refuse to return to the mine until it is deemed to be safe.

Episode 8. Careers
1997-11-23 · 60 min

The school holds a Career Day.

Episode 9. Radio Waves
1997-11-30 · 60 min

Grace faces a protest over the cancellation of a radio show.

Episode 10. A Ghost of a Chance
1997-12-07 · 60 min

The kids try to find a ghost at the New Bedford Hotel.

Episode 11. A Meeting of the Clan
1997-12-14 · 60 min

May's cousin Jesse arrives from Nova Scotia.

Episode 12. Of All That Human Hearts Endure
1997-12-21 · 60 min

May's heart pains worsen as she works more and more hours at the mine office.

Episode 13. Smiling Through
1997-12-21 · 60 min

May watches as the mine falls out of her reach, and finally realizes the importance of family.

Season 3
Season 3
13 episodes · 1999
Episode 1. The Resurrection of May
1999-01-24 · 60 min

May is pained to see New Bedford suffering from the bankrupcy of Silver Dome Mine. Luke Gerrard returns to New Bedford, provoking May to fight to win back her beloved Silver Dome Mine and put the people of New Bedford back to work.

Episode 2. The Long Weekend
1999-01-31 · 60 min

Hub, Fat and Maisey enter the New Bedford Bed Race; Grace resigns herself to life as a spinster; Max and Honey's 'romantic' weekend at the cabin is more than they expected.

Episode 3. The Forever Leap
1999-04-11 · 60 min

Hub's irresponsible behaviour causes Honey concern.

Episode 4. My Beautiful Mom
1999-02-07 · 60 min

Photographer Tucker Findlay arrives in town for the New Bedford Fall Fair, which Grace is organizing for the first time. Toppy's daughter Doris comes to visit.

Episode 5. The Fever
1999-03-14 · 60 min

Hub is attracted to Alice. The Cramps seek a partner for a new bus line venture. Fat and Maisey sees an overturned truck.

Episode 6. The Crystal Skull
1999-02-21 · 60 min

May inherits a mysterious crystal skull that seems to posess extraordinary powers; Maisy faces the truth about her father.

Episode 7. Public Enemies
1999-03-07 · 60 min

A local crime gang, dubbed the Burlesque Bandits, is terrifying the citizens of New Bedford; a mysterious newcomer is curious about Maisey.

Episode 8. New Directions
1999-03-21 · 60 min

May boycotts the Royal Dominion Bank when Mr. Sainsbury refuses to reinstate her line of credit. Del takes a new direction in his life.

Episode 9. The Strap
1999-03-28 · 60 min

Max disagrees with Principal Whitney's disciplinary measures. Grace is obsessed with the Dionne Quintuplets. Jim, a new teacher, arrives in New Bedford with his son Pritchard.

Episode 10. Grace of Hollywood
1999-01-17 · 60 min

When film director Nathan Sparks arrives in town, Graces's dreams of stardom suddenly seem in reach. Ignored by Hub and his friends, Fat decides to enter the local public speaking contest.

Marathon
Episode 11. Marathon
1999-04-04 · 60 min

The New Bedford radio station hosts a dance marathon.

Episode 12. A Mission For Honey
1999-04-18 · 60 min

Honey nurses a family stricken with influenza.

Episode 13. Life On Mars
1999-04-18 · 60 min

Fat tries to make sense of his world. Grace plays a role in Ollie and Marjorie's wedding. Lorna confronts May about the relationship between Hub and Alice. Bob returns to New Bedford with someone new.

Season 4
Season 4
13 episodes · 2000
Episode 1. All This And Heaven Too
2000-01-16 · 60 min

Grace Bailey plans a quiet vacation at the family cabin, but bumps into the Fletts and an old family enemy. Toppy moves into her new home. The Sutton family visits Honey at the sanitarium (offscreen).

Episode 2. It Don't Mean A Thing
2000-01-30 · 60 min

Toppy pursues her dream of opening an Academy for the Arts. Hub meets Laura Bridgeman

Episode 3. A Girl In Trouble
2000-02-06 · 60 min

Alice returns to New Bedford. Grace thinks about buying a car.

Episode 4. A River Rages
2000-02-13 · 60 min

A famous novelist comes to New Bedford.

Episode 5. After Leo
2000-02-27 · 60 min

When Leo McGuinty dies, Maisey finds out that she is to live with May.

Episode 6. Faith Healer
2000-03-05 · 60 min

A faith healer wanders into New Bedford.

Episode 7. Remembrance Day
2000-03-12 · 60 min

Remembrance Day stirs up memories in the townfolk.

Episode 8. The Shadow Boxer
2000-03-19 · 60 min

Del Sutton returns to New Bedford. Fat becomes obsessed with boxing.

Episode 9. Murmur Most Foul
2000-03-26 · 60 min

Max decides to write a murder mystery to earn some money.

Episode 10. The Wild Blue Yonder
2000-04-02 · 60 min

As his high-school reunion nears, Ollie ponders his dream.

Episode 11. A Family Again
2000-10-15 · 60 min

Honey returns from the sanitarium, and worries about Hub's involvement in Alice's situation.

Episode 12. A Formal Affair
2000-10-22 · 60 min

Laura invites Hub to a ball in Toronto. Doris comes to New Bedford for a visit.

Episode 13. The Foolish Heart
2000-10-29 · 60 min

Alice is faced a difficult situation. A visit from Pritchard's grandparents affects Jim and Grace's relationship.

Season 5
Season 5
15 episodes · 2000
Episode 1. Coming of Age
2000-11-05 · 60 min

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.

Episode 2. Oh Happy Day
2000-11-12 · 60 min

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.

Episode 3. The Trick Cyclist
2000-12-03 · 60 min

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.

Episode 4. New Girls In Town
2000-12-10 · 60 min

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

Episode 5. The Spanish Prisoner
2001-01-07 · 60 min

Grace and Van arrive at Lakeview Estate.

Episode 6. Marriage of True Minds
2001-01-14 · 60 min

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

Episode 7. For God and Country
2001-01-21 · 60 min

The town council seeks a new mayor for New Bedford.

Episode 8. Enter Eddie Jackson
2001-01-28 · 60 min

Hub gets to know a young man who is passing through town. Fat seeks a chess master to coach him in the game. Someone special pays May a visit.

Episode 9. The Summer Plague
2001-02-04 · 60 min

New Bedford readies itself for the annual Silver Dome fishing tournament and Bank picnic at Bass Lake.

Episode 10. Reconciliation
2001-02-11 · 60 min

A man who worked with Hub at the lumber mill takes up a temporary position at the mine. The Bell Award is to be presented in New Bedford, and Honey, as the mayor's wife, must make a speech introducing the recipient of the award. Toppy…

Episode 11. Crack In The Mirror
2001-02-18 · 60 min

The Masked Rider comes to town. Grace receives a strange letter.

Episode 12. Secrets and Lies
2001-04-01 · 60 min

Grace confronts Van about his identity.

Episode 13. Pay Back
2001-04-01 · 60 min

Grace decides how she will deal with Van. Honey and Max talk to Hub about his future.

Episode 14. A Wind at My Back Christmas Part 1
2001-12-23

Wartime tensions find their way into New Bedford and divide the Bailey and Sutton families.

Episode 15. A Wind at My Back Christmas Part 2
2001-12-23

Wartime tensions find their way into New Bedford and divide the Bailey and Sutton families.

Cast by season
Shirley Douglas
Shirley Douglas
Tyrone Savage
Tyrone Savage
Daniel Pilon
Daniel Pilon
?
Cynthia Belliveau
Craig Eldridge
Craig Eldridge
?
Charmion King
Carl Marotte
Carl Marotte
?
Dylan Provencher
?
Robin Craig
Toppy Bailey
Ron Lea
Ron Lea
Ken James
Ken James
Kathryn Greenwood
Kathryn Greenwood
Grace Bailey
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