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Series 3 (Shortened Versions): 2. Sheep & Pigs



Sheep farmers Ian and Fiona and Bev and family, who run a mixed farm and exhibit pigs, both compete at the Yeovil Show in an effort to build their reputations for prize-winning stock.

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