Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's Escape to the Country - The Brotherhood of Ruralists

Laurence Llewelyn Bowen looks to the early days of the self sufficiency movement - an ideology that was nurtured by John Seymour. Seymour is best known today for The Complete Book of Self Sufficiency, first published in 1976. It became a vital resource for disillusioned city dwellers seeking a more wholesome existence in the countryside. His philosophy was a deceptively simple one. He says 'It is time to cut out what we do not need so we can live more happily. Good food, comfortable clothes, serviceable housing and true culture- those are the things that matter.' As we'll hear, Seymour gave voice to the idea that there is more to life than a 9-5 job, and that a better way of living can be found in the countryside. Producer: Kate Bland A Just Radio production for BBC Radio 4.