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Series 5: 12. Petersfield
Preparing for the picturesque Petersfield market in Hampshire are Mike and grandson Jan. It’s not just their range of 3-, 6- and 18-month-old cheeses they will be trying t ...
20-01-2021
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Series 5: 11. Bowhouse Honey
What started as a hobby for dad Jeff has now become a full-on family business with his two charming Mancunian daughters, Tracy and Karen, as they make honey in Perthshire, Scotl ...
19-01-2021
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Series 5: 10. Moseley Wine
After an early frost decimated a big part of their crop, father-and-son team Billy and Billy Jr are excited to sell a fair chunk of their organic fruit and nuts at the lively Mo ...
18-01-2021
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Series 5: 9. Exeter
Two couples prepare for big sales at Exeter farmers' market today. Former archaeologist Janet and her husband Andy are hoping to sell some of their chickens to bring in the ...
15-01-2021
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Series 5: 8. Ludlow
Two farming families rely on Ludlow’s market in its ancient square to sell their produce. Father-and-son team David and George grow six varieties of apples that they turn ...
14-01-2021
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Series 5: 7. Ashfields
Two farming families gear up for the horse carriage marathon at Ashfields Carriage and Polo Club in Essex. Three generations from a sheep farm in Newcastle make the 240-mile jou ...
13-01-2021
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Series 5: 6. Stokesley
Nigel and Benjamin, a father and son team, prepare for the farmers' market in historic Stokesley. These two are more like best friends and partners when it comes to running ...
12-01-2021
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Series 5: 5. South Of England Agricultural Show
Husband-and-wife cider-makers Liz and Mike are excited to bring their cider, made from eight varieties of apples, to the South of England Agricultural Show. But it's chucki ...
11-01-2021
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Series 5: 4. Longshaw
Two proud farmers compete in one of the UK’s oldest and most prestigious sheepdog trials at Longshaw. Jim is a sheep farmer from the Yorkshire Dales, with his two dogs Gwe ...
08-01-2021
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Series 5: 3. Axbridge
In the beautiful, small town of Axbridge in Somerset, there is a farmers' market that is a lifeline. Two sets of farmers are hoping to make a splash there. There are Jack a ...
07-01-2021
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Series 5: 2. Hexham
In the beautiful town of Hexham, its fortnightly market brings hope to farmer Andrew and daughter Emma, who are eager to make good sales of their lamb and beef, and young couple ...
06-01-2021
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Series 5: 1. Moseley Veg
Sheep and arable farmers John and his son Ed head to the vibrant Moseley farmers’ market, but when they arrive their pitch location threatens to put a dent in their earnin ...
05-01-2021
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Series 3 (shortened Versions): 13. Chorizo & Sausages
Northern Ireland’s first charcuterie maker Alistair is joined by Kenny and Jennifer (whose menagerie of animals are stars of the silver screen), as they aim to sell their ...
23-10-2020
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Series 3 (shortened Versions): 12. Alpacas
Alpaca farmers Ian and Caroline and former circus ringmaster turned farmer Drew compete with their alpacas for coveted red rosettes at the Royal Three Counties Show.
22-10-2020
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Series 3 (shortened Versions): 11. Ice Cream & Cider
Goat ice cream producers Ian and Lauren and seventh-generation farmers turned cider producers Shawn and Trudie compete with the weather and the World Cup to sell their premium p ...
21-10-2020
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Series 3 (shortened Versions): 10. Young Farmer Awards
Three passionate young farmers, the next generation of rising talent, battle it out at The Farmers Weekly Awards. Who will be crowned Young Farmer of the Year?
02-10-2020
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Series 3 (shortened Versions): 9. Sausages & Wine...
The Shrewsbury Food Festival plays host to first-generation farmer Sam and the family-run Kerry Vale Vineyard as they try to sell out of their rare breed pork and English wine.
01-10-2020
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Series 3 (shortened Versions): 8. Dexters...
Veterinary surgeon Robin goes head to head with experienced breeder, 81-year-old Di, with their diminutive Dexter cattle in the National Competition at the Royal Norfolk Show.
30-09-2020
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Series 3 (shortened Versions): 7. Sausage & Herbs
Passionate pig farmer Keith and budding herb grower Peter battle the temperamental British weather to get their premium produce to families and friends at the long established B ...
29-09-2020
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Series 3 (shortened Versions): 6. Sheep & Honey
Inner-city farm manager Tom competes with his show-winning sheep at the vibrant London-based Lambeth Country Show, whilst beekeeper Paul strives to sell his produce to support l ...
28-09-2020
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Series 2 30-minute Versions: 20. Salt And Crisps
At the Speciality and Fine Food Fair in London, potato farmer Anthony Froggatt hopes to attract interest in his premium crisp products made on his farm in Staffordshire, while & ...
16-09-2020
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Series 2 30-minute Versions: 19. Dexter Cattle Auction
Cattle farmers Kim from Somerset and husband-and-wife team Geoff and Bev head to Sedgemoor Auction, one of the largest livestock markets in the country, to sell a selection of t ...
15-09-2020
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Series 2 30-minute Versions: 18. Sheepdogs
Sheepdog trainers and farmers James Read from Lincolnshire and Cheshire-based James Gilman compete alongside man's best friend in the sheepdog trials at the Hope Agricultur ...
14-09-2020
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Series 2 30-minute Versions: 17. Goats
At the Cotswold's Moreton-in-Marsh Show, competitive Oxfordshire-based breeder Betty Judge shows 21 of her cherished pygmy goats, while 20-year-old Laura Ketley from Warwic ...
11-09-2020
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Series 2 30-minute Versions: 16. Flowers
Flower farmer Natalie Davis from Worcestershire and arable farmer Cate Morris from Gloucestershire use flowers from their farms to create stunning floral displays, as they try t ...
10-09-2020
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Series 2 30-minute Versions: 15. Gin And Eggs
Cornish poultry farmer Rebecca Tonks hopes to attract attention to her new egg products at the Speciality Fine Food Fair at London's Olympia, while Northampton-based Tom an ...
09-09-2020
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Series 2 30-minute Versions: 14. Diversification Award
Three inspirational farming families with real ingenuity and determination are up against each other for the Diversification of the Year Award at the Farmers Weekly Awards.
08-09-2020
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Series 2 30-minute Versions: 13. Ploughing
Farmers and traditional horsemen Paul from Bedfordshire and John from Hampshire show the skill and passion needed to do well in one of the country's top ploughing competiti ...
07-09-2020
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Series 2 30-minute Versions: 12. Poultry
Rev Daniel Reed from Cornwall shows his prizewinning ducks, while Gabbie Franklin from Herefordshire exhibits her chickens in the competitive poultry classes at the Pembrokeshir ...
03-09-2020
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Series 2 30-minute Versions: 11. Sheep
Sheep farmers Neil and Rhian from the Brecon Beacons and Crymych-based shepherds Mandy and Derek hope to beat the competition with their pedigree-breed sheep at the Pembrokeshir ...
02-09-2020
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Series 2 30-minute Versions: 10. Agricultural Student Of The Year
Five young farmers battle it out at the British Farming Awards, all hoping to become Agricultural Student of the Year.
01-09-2020
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Series 3: 20. Diversification Awards
When making a living in farming, sometimes taking big risks can make a difference. Three inspirational farming families are celebrated for their ideas and ingenuity, but only on ...
28-02-2020
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Series 3: 18. Shire Horses
Two families who are multigenerational shire horse breeders exhibit their prize-winning pedigrees and compete for glory at the Royal Cheshire Show.
26-02-2020
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Series 3: 17. Rapeseed Oil And Buffalo
Northern Ireland's only buffalo farmers, Michael and Barry, and rapeseed oil producers Jane and Michael hope to sell out the fortieth annual Irish Game Fair.
25-02-2020
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Series 3: 16. Sheep
The Kent County Show's sheep competition sees luxury sheep breeder Renee and farmers Ed and Gemma take to the ring. With her eyes on first prize, daughter Poppy has her sig ...
24-02-2020
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Series 3: 15. Farm Worker Awards
Three influential farm workers, all critical to the success of their farms, hope to be named Farm Worker of the Year at the prestigious Farmers Weekly Awards.
21-02-2020
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Series 3: 14. Sheep
It doesn't get tougher than showing sheep at the most prestigious Welsh show. Mother and daughter team Bethan and Elinor compete alongside Philip and Emma and family, with ...
20-02-2020
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Series 3: 13. Chorizo And Sausages
Northern Ireland's first charcuterie maker, Alistair, is joined by Kenny and Jennifer (whose menagerie of animals are stars of the silver screen), as they aim to sell their ...
19-02-2020
BBC 1
Series 3: 12. Alpacas
Alpaca farmers Ian and Caroline and former circus ringmaster turned farmer Drew compete with their alpacas for coveted red rosettes at the Royal Three Counties Show.
18-02-2020
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Series 3: 11. Ice Cream And Cider
Goat ice cream producers Ian and Lauren and seventh-generation farmers turned cider producers Shawn and Trudie compete with the weather and the World Cup to sell their premium p ...
17-02-2020
BBC 1
Series 3: 10. Young Farmer Awards
Three passionate young farmers, the next generation of rising talent, battle it out at The Farmers Weekly Awards. Who will be crowned Young Farmer of the Year?
14-02-2020
BBC 1
Series 3: 9. Sausages And Wine
The Shrewsbury Food Festival plays host to first generation farmer Sam and the family-run Kerry Vale Vineyard, as they try to sell out of their rare breed pork and English wine.
13-02-2020
BBC 1
Series 3: 8. Dexter Cattle
Veterinary surgeon Robin goes head to head with experienced breeder 81-year-old Di with their diminutive Dexter cattle in the national competition at the Royal Norfolk Show.
12-02-2020
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Series 3: 7. Sausage And Herbs
Passionate pig farmer Keith and budding herb grower Peter battle the temperamental British weather to get their premium produce to families and friends at the long-established B ...
11-02-2020
BBC 1
Series 3: 6. Sheep And Honey
Inner-city farm manager Tom competes with his show-winning sheep at the vibrant London-based Lambeth Country Show, while beekeeper Paul strives to sell his produce to support lo ...
10-02-2020
BBC 1
Series 3: 5. Cattle
Highland cattle farmers Simon and Emma show their finest bull and dream of winning big at the Great Yorkshire Show. In the shorthorn category, Stuart and Gail take a big step an ...
07-02-2020
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Series 3: 4. Sheep And Goats
Dairy farmer Tereza shows her prize goats with the help of young protege Matthew at the Tendring Hundred Show, while aspiring farmer and agricultural assessor Mark competes for ...
06-02-2020
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Series 3: 3. Flowers
Flower farmer Shelley Sishton and sweet pea grower Darren Everest compete at the Kent County Show. Their displays are bespoke and spectacular as they go all out for a gold card.
05-02-2020
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Series 3: 2. Sheep And Pigs
Sheep farmers Ian and Fiona compete at the Yeovil Show alongside the Wills family, who run a mixed farm and exhibit pigs. All hope to build their reputations for prizewinning st ...
04-02-2020
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Series 3: 1. Honey And Veg
Ireland's only full-time female beekeeper Valentine Hodges and market gardener John McCormick meet their regular customers and discover new ones while selling their skincar ...
03-02-2020
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Series 2 30-minute Versions: 9. Gransden Pigs
Pedigree pig farmers David and Linda from Essex, and Hayley Lake from Norfolk have their eyes on the prize when they enter the show ring at the Gransden Show in Cambridgeshire.
07-06-2019
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Series 2 30-minute Versions: 8. Apples And Pears
Two fruit-growing 'apple entrepreneurs' compete at the Malvern Autumn Show. Both want to give their exceptional fruit and farm-produced juices a real boost, and winnin ...
05-06-2019
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Series 2 30-minute Versions: 7. Shire Horses
23-year-old horse breeder Molly from Kent and Surrey-based friends Jackie and Paul have winning on their minds as they enter their beloved shire horses in the heavy horse compet ...
04-06-2019
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Series 2 30-minute Versions: 6. Honey And Veg
Two produce farmers hope to sell out at London's oldest farmers' market in Islington - Nigel Dyer, a fruit and veg grower from Cambridgeshire, and London beekeeper Cur ...
03-06-2019
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Series 2 30-minute Versions: 5. Venison And Beer
Two very different farm producers attend the annual Farnham Food Festival to sell their products to the public. Gamekeeper and butcher Jack is promoting his wild venison, and cr ...
31-05-2019
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Series 2 30-minute Versions: 4. Against The Odds
Five groups of dedicated farmers from across the country go up against each other as they try to win the Against the Odds category at the British Farming Awards.
30-05-2019
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Series 2 30-minute Versions: 3. Killin
Local farmers Neil and Eilidh Campbell face Willie and Sandra Taylor in the competitive cattle classes at Killin Agricultural Show in Scotland.
29-05-2019
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Series 2 30-minute Versions: 2. Edenbridge Pigs
Pig farmers Debbie Dallaway from Hawkhurst in Kent and Sussex-based mother-son duo Michaela and Oliver hope their best pedigree pigs can earn them a flurry of red rosettes at th ...
28-05-2019
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Series 2 30-minute Versions: 1. Farm Worker Of The Year
Three influential farm workers, all essential to the success of their farms, go up against each other. They are all hoping to be named Farm Worker of the Year at the prestigious ...
27-05-2019
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Series 3: 19. Cattle
Two Welsh pedigree cattle farmers battle it out at with the best of the best at Europe's largest agricultural event, the Royal Welsh Show. Winning here means everything to ...
20-02-2019
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Series 2: 5. Edenbridge Pigs
Pig farmers Debbie from Hawkhurst in Kent, and Sussex-based mother-son duo Michaela and Oliver hope their best pedigree pigs can earn them a flurry of red rosettes at the Edenbr ...
08-02-2019
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Series 2: 4. Killin
It's a battle of the clans at Killin Agricultural Show in Scotland as local farmers Neil and Eilidh Campbell face Willie and Sandra Taylor in the competitive cattle classes.
07-02-2019
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Series 2: 3. Honey And Veg
Two produce farmers hope to sell out at London's oldest farmers' Market in Islington - Nigel Dyer, a fruit and veg grower from Cambridgeshire, and London bee keeper Cu ...
06-02-2019
BBC 1
Series 2: 10. Sheep
Sheep farmers Neil and Rhian from the Brecon Beacons and Crymych-based shepherds Mandy and Derek hope to beat the competition with their pedigree breed sheep at the Pembrokeshir ...
05-02-2019
BBC 1
Series 2: 1. Sheepdogs
Sheepdog trainers and farmers, James Read from Lincolnshire and Cheshire-based James Gilman, compete alongside man's best friend in the Sheepdog Trials at the Hope Agricult ...
04-02-2019
BBC 1
Series 1: 12. Cheese
The cheddar-making Clothier family from Somerset and Pylle-based goats' cheesemaker Roger compete against the cream of the crop at the prestigious Global Cheese Awards at F ...
08-02-2018
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Series 1: 7. Ludlow
Dairy farmer turned ice cream maker Gillian from Droitwich and Wolverhampton-based rapeseed oil artisans Rupert and Tracey sell their products at Ludlow Food Festival.
07-02-2018
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Series 1: 11. Alpacas
Alpaca breeders Barbara and Paul from Cumbria and Jean and Stewart from Scotland show off these gentle and characterful animals at the Westmorland County Show.
06-02-2018
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Series 2: 20. Diversification Award
Three inspirational farming families, with real ingenuity and determination, are up against each other for the Diversification of the Year Award at the Farmers Weekly Awards.
30-01-2018
BBC 1
Series 2: 19. Salt And Crisps
At the Speciality and Fine Food Fair in London, potato farmer Anthony Froggatt hopes to attract interest in his premium crisp products made on his farm in Staffordshire. Meanwhi ...
29-01-2018
BBC 1
Series 2: 18. Apples And Pears
Two fruit-growing 'apple entrepreneurs' compete at the Malvern Autumn Show. Both want to give their exceptional fruit and farm-produced juices a real boost, and winnin ...
26-01-2018
BBC 1
Series 2: 17. Agricultural Student Of The Year
Five young farmers battle it out at the British Farming Awards, all hoping to become Agricultural Student of the Year.
25-01-2018
BBC 1
Series 2: 16. Ploughing
Farmers and traditional horsemen Paul from Bedfordshire and John from Hampshire show the skill and passion needed to do well in one of the country's top ploughing competiti ...
24-01-2018
BBC 1
Series 2: 15. Gransden Pigs
Series in which farming families attempt to win prizes by demonstrating specialist farming skills. Pedigree pig farmers David and Linda from Essex and Hayley Lake from Norfolk h ...
23-01-2018
BBC 1
Series 2: 14. Dexter Cattle Auction
Cattle farmers Kim from Somerset and husband-wife team Geoff and Bev head to Sedgemoor Auction, one of the largest livestock markets in the country, to sell a selection of their ...
22-01-2018
BBC 1
Series 2: 13. Venison And Beer
Today, two very different farm producers attend the annual Farnham Food Festival to sell their products to the public. Gamekeeper and butcher Jack promotes his wild venison and ...
19-01-2018
BBC 1
Series 2: 12. Flowers
Today, flower farmer Natalie Davis from Worcestershire and arable farmer Cate Morris from Gloucestershire use flowers from their farms to create stunning floral displays to impr ...
18-01-2018
BBC 1
Series 2: 11. Farm Worker Of The Year
Today, three influential farm workers, all essential to the success of their farms, go up against each other. They are all hoping to be named Farm Worker of the Year at the pres ...
17-01-2018
BBC 1
Series 2: 9. Against The Odds
Five groups of dedicated farmers from across the country compete as they try to win 2017's Against the Odds category at The British Farming Awards.
15-01-2018
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Series 2: 8. Shire Horses
Poultry farmer Rebecca hopes to attract attention to her new egg products. Molly, Jackie and Paul have winning on their minds as they enter their shire horses.
12-01-2018
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Series 2: 7. Gin And Eggs
Cornish poultry farmer Rebecca Tonks hopes to attract attention to her new egg products at the Speciality Fine Food Fair at London's Olympia. Northampton-based Tom and Tina ...
11-01-2018
BBC 1
Series 2: 6. Goats
At the Cotswolds' Moreton-in-Marsh Show, competitive Oxfordshire-based breeder Betty Judge shows 21 of her cherished pygmy goats, while 20-year-old Laura Ketley from Warwic ...
10-01-2018
BBC 1
Series 2: 2. Poultry
Rev Daniel Reed from Cornwall shows his prize-winning ducks, whilst Gabbie Franklin from Herefordshire exhibits her chickens in the competitive poultry classes at the Pembrokesh ...
04-01-2018
BBC 1
Series 1 30-minute Versions: 5. Cheese
The cheddar-making Clothier family from Somerset and Pylle-based goat's cheesemaker Roger compete against the cream of the crop at the prestigious Global Cheese Awards in F ...
28-07-2017
BBC 1
Series 1 30-minute Versions: 4. Pigs
Pig-farming family Clive, Hilary and Rebecca from in the south west of England and Barbara from Wales are hoping to win prizes for their best pigs at the Dorset County Show.
27-07-2017
BBC 1
Series 1 30-minute Versions: 3. Sheepdogs
Sheepdog trainers and farmers Shirley from Lancashire and Yorkshire-based John compete alongside man's best friend at the Nidderdale Agricultural Show.
26-07-2017
BBC 1
Series 1 30-minute Versions: 2. Against The Odds
Five groups of dedicated farmers from across the country go up against each other as they try to win the Against the Odds category at the British Farming Awards.
25-07-2017
BBC 1
Series 1 30-minute Versions: 1. Dairy Cows
Dairy farmers Ben and Holly from Eynsford in Kent come up against their neighbour and friend Trevor from Guston at the Edenbridge and Oxted Agricultural Show in Surrey.
24-07-2017
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Series 1: 15. College Challenge
Next-generation farmers Luke and Alice from Daventry and Iwan from Wales have their farming knowledge put to the test at the East of England Smithfield Festival College Challenge.
03-03-2017
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Series 1: 14. Wine
Winemakers Bob, Annie and Sam from Bodmin and Kim and John from Penzance put their wines to the test during blind tastings at the South West Vineyard Competition in Cornwall.
02-03-2017
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Series 1: 13. Winter Pigs
Farming series. Pig farmers Nick from Gamlingay and David from Leeds show their large whites in a bid to bring home the bacon at the English Winter Fair.
01-03-2017
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Series 1: 10. Cream Awards
Two young farmers with cutting-edge ideas compete against each other in the Cream Awards. Hayden from Helston and Jack from Launceston are both hoping to walk away with the Youn ...
24-02-2017
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Series 1: 9. Sheep
Dorset-based sheep farmers Jo and Dan from Beaminster and Jon and Justine from Stalbridge get ready to show off the best of their flock at the Melplash Agricultural Show in Dorset.
23-02-2017
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Series 1: 8. Horses
Traditional farmers and horsemen Robert from the New Forest and Dan from the Surrey Hills show the skill and passion needed to do well in one of the country's top ploughing ...
22-02-2017
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