Presented by Angela Rippon this week: The Eskdale Show
One of the smallest yet most traditional of our agricultural shows is held annually in the heart of the Lake District. It is dominated by the local sheep, the Herdwiek. Phil Drabble and Gordon Beningfield watch the judging and attempt to unravel some of the rituals and customs that have evolved. Joe Henson, who runs his own flock of Herdwicks, explains why it is so important to conserve this breed.
Highlight of this lakeland day is the hound trail. Dogs from all over Cumbria compete on a gruelling course run over the fells. How is it that they return after ten miles' hard running scarcely out of breath?
Produced by ROBIN RELLIER
Series producer PETER CRAWFORD BBC Bristol