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The Farmers' Country Showdown

Series 2

Episode 10: Sheep

Duration: 43 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Sheep farmers Neil and Rhian from the Brecon Beacons and Crymych-based shepherds Mandy and Derek compete with their sheep at the Pembrokeshire County Show. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Bill Paterson
Executive Producer:
Karen Ross
Executive Producer:
Lucy Shepherd
Series Producer:
Lucy Hards
Production Manager:
Leanne Troop
Production Company:
Sidney Street Productions

The Farmers' Country Showdown

Series 2

Episode 11: Farm Worker of the Year

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Three farm workers who are essential to the success of their farms hope to be named Farm Worker of the Year at the prestigious Farmers Weekly Awards. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Bill Paterson
Executive Producer:
Karen Ross
Executive Producer:
Lucy Shepherd
Series Producer:
Lucy Hards
Production Manager:
Claire Fletcher
Production Company:
Sidney Street Productions

The Farmers' Country Showdown

Series 2

Episode 12: Flowers

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Flower farmer Natalie Davis and arable farmer Cate Morris use flowers from their farms to create stunning floral displays to impress the judges at the Malvern Autumn Show. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Bill Paterson
Executive Producer:
Karen Ross
Executive Producer:
Lucy Shepherd
Series Producer:
Lucy Hards
Production Manager:
Claire Fletcher
Production Company:
Sidney Street Productions

The Farmers' Country Showdown

Series 2

Episode 13: Venison and Beer

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

At the Farnham Food Festival, gamekeeper and butcher Jack promotes his wild venison, while craft brewer Rupert sells his traditional English ales. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Bill Paterson
Executive Producer:
Karen Ross
Executive Producer:
Lucy Shepherd
Series Producer:
Lucy Hards
Director:
Jessica Reid
Production Manager:
Claire Fletcher
Production Company:
Sidney Street Productions

The Farmers' Country Showdown

Series 2

Episode 14: Dexter Cattle Auction

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Cattle farmers Kim from Somerset and husband-wife team Geoff and Bev head to Sedgemoor Auction to sell a selection of their finest Dexter cattle. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Bill Paterson
Executive Producer:
Karen Ross
Executive Producer:
Lucy Shepherd
Series Producer:
Lucy Hards
Director:
Jessica Reid
Production Manager:
Claire Fletcher
Production Company:
Sidney Street Productions

The Farmers' Country Showdown

Series 2

Episode 15: Gransden Pigs

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Pedigree pig farmers David, Linda and Hayley have their eyes on the prize when they enter the show ring at the Gransden Show in Cambridgeshire. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Bill Paterson
Executive Producer:
Karen Ross
Executive Producer:
Lucy Shepherd
Series Producer:
Lucy Hards
Production Manager:
Claire Fletcher
Production Company:
Sidney Street Productions

The Farmers' Country Showdown

Series 2

Episode 16: Ploughing

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Farmers and traditional horsemen Paul from Bedfordshire and John from Hampshire show the skill needed to do well in one of the country's top ploughing competitions. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Bill Paterson
Executive Producer:
Karen Ross
Executive Producer:
Lucy Shepherd
Series Producer:
Lucy Hards
Director:
Jessica Reid
Production Manager:
Claire Fletcher
Production Company:
Sidney Street Productions

The Farmers' Country Showdown

Series 2

Episode 17: Agricultural Student of the Year

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Five young farmers battle it out at the British Farming Awards, all hoping to become Agricultural Student of the Year.

Contributors

Narrator:
Bill Paterson
Executive Producer:
Karen Ross
Executive Producer:
Lucy Shepherd
Series Producer:
Lucy Hards
Director:
Jessica Reid
Production Manager:
Claire Fletcher
Production Company:
Sidney Street Productions

The Farmers' Country Showdown

Series 2

Episode 19: Salt and Crisps

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

At the Speciality and Fine Food Fair in London, potato farmer Anthony Froggatt hopes to attract interest in his premium crisp products. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Bill Paterson
Executive Producer:
Karen Ross
Executive Producer:
Lucy Shepherd
Series Producer:
Lucy Hards
Production Manager:
Claire Fletcher
Production Company:
Sidney Street Productions

The Farmers' Country Showdown

Series 2

Episode 18: Apples and Pears

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Two fruit-growing 'apple entrepreneurs' compete at the Malvern Autumn Show. Both hope to give their exceptional fruit and farm-produced juices a real boost. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Bill Paterson
Executive Producer:
Karen Ross
Executive Producer:
Lucy Shepherd
Series Producer:
Lucy Hards
Production Manager:
Claire Fletcher
Production Company:
Sidney Street Productions

The Farmers' Country Showdown

Series 2

Episode 20: Diversification Award

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Three inspirational farming families are up against each other for the Diversification of the Year Award at the Farmers Weekly Awards. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Bill Paterson
Executive Producer:
Karen Ross
Executive Producer:
Lucy Shepherd
Series Producer:
Lucy Hards
Director:
Kirsty Seager
Production Manager:
Claire Fletcher
Production Company:
Sidney Street Productions

The Farmers' Country Showdown

Series 2

Episode 2: Poultry

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Rev Daniel Reed shows his ducks, whilst Gabbie Franklin exhibits her chickens in the competitive poultry classes at the Pembrokeshire County Show, Wales. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Bill Paterson
Executive Producer:
Karen Ross
Executive Producer:
Lucy Shepherd
Series Producer:
Lucy Hards
Production Manager:
Leanne Troop
Production Company:
Sidney Street Productions

The Farmers' Country Showdown

Series 2

Episode 3: Honey and Veg

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales HD

Nigel Dyer, a fruit and veg grower, and London bee keeper Curtis Thompson hope to sell out at London's oldest farmers' market in Islington. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Bill Paterson
Executive Producer:
Karen Ross
Executive Producer:
Lucy Shepherd
Series Producer:
Lucy Hards
Director:
Jessica Reid
Production Manager:
Leanne Troop
Production Company:
Sidney Street Productions

The Farmers' Country Showdown

Series 2

Episode 4: Killin

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

At Killin Agricultural Show in Scotland, farmers Neil and Eilidh Campbell face Willie and Sandra Taylor in the competitive cattle classes. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Bill Paterson
Executive Producer:
Karen Ross
Executive Producer:
Lucy Shepherd
Series Producer:
Lucy Hards
Director:
Jessica Reid
Production Manager:
Leanne Troop
Production Company:
Sidney Street Productions

The Farmers' Country Showdown

Series 2

Episode 5: Edenbridge Pigs

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

At the Edenbridge and Oxted Agricultural Show in Surrey, pig farmers Debbie, Michaela and Oliver hope to win a flurry of red rosettes. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Bill Paterson
Executive Producer:
Karen Ross
Executive Producer:
Lucy Shepherd
Series Producer:
Lucy Hards
Director:
Jessica Reid
Production Manager:
Leanne Troop
Production Company:
Sidney Street Productions

The Farmers' Country Showdown

Series 2

Episode 6: Goats

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

At the Cotswolds' Moreton-in-Marsh Show, Oxfordshire-based breeder Betty Judge shows her pygmy goats while Laura Ketley from Warwickshire exhibits her dairy Toggenburg goats. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Bill Paterson
Executive Producer:
Karen Ross
Executive Producer:
Lucy Shepherd
Series Producer:
Lucy Hards
Director:
Jessica Reid
Production Manager:
Leanne Troop
Production Company:
Sidney Street Productions

The Farmers' Country Showdown

Series 2

Episode 7: Gin and Eggs

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Poultry farmer Rebecca hopes to attract attention to her new egg products. Tom and Tina aim to impress potential buyers with their selection of gins. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Bill Paterson
Executive Producer:
Karen Ross
Executive Producer:
Lucy Shepherd
Series Producer:
Lucy Hards
Production Manager:
Leanne Troop
Production Company:
Sidney Street Productions

The Farmers' Country Showdown

Series 2

Episode 8: Shire Horses

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

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.

Contributors

Narrator:
Bill Paterson
Executive Producer:
Karen Ross
Executive Producer:
Lucy Shepherd
Series Producer:
Lucy Hards
Production Manager:
Leanne Troop
Production Company:
Sidney Street Productions

The Farmers' Country Showdown

Series 2

Episode 9: Against the Odds

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

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.

Contributors

Narrator:
Bill Paterson
Executive Producer:
Karen Ross
Executive Producer:
Lucy Shepherd
Series Producer:
Lucy Hards
Production Manager:
Claire Fletcher
Production Company:
Sidney Street Productions

The Farmers' Country Showdown

Series 2

Episode 1: Sheepdogs

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

James Read from Lincolnshire and Cheshire-based James Gilman compete in the sheepdog trials at the Hope Agricultural Show in the Peak District. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Bill Paterson
Executive Producer:
Karen Ross
Executive Producer:
Lucy Shepherd
Series Producer:
Lucy Hards
Production Manager:
Leanne Troop
Production Company:
Sidney Street Productions