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The Farmers' Country Showdown

Series 3

Episode 6: Sheep and Honey

Duration: 44 minutes

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

Farm manager Tom competes with his show-winning sheep at the Lambeth Country Show, while beekeeper Paul strives to sell his produce to support local charities. Show more

Contributors

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

The Farmers' Country Showdown

Series 3

Episode 7: Sausage and Herbs

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC One Northern Ireland HD

Pig farmer Keith and budding herb grower Peter battle to get their premium produce to families and friends at the long-established Blackheath Farmers' Market. 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 Manager:
Beth Bedwell
Production Company:
Sidney Street Productions

The Farmers' Country Showdown

Series 3

Episode 8: Dexter Cattle

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC One Scotland

Veterinary surgeon Robin goes head to head with experienced breeder Di with their diminutive Dexter cattle in the National Competition at the Royal Norfolk Show. Show more

The Farmers' Country Showdown

Series 3

Episode 9: Sausages and Wine

Duration: 43 minutes

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

The Shrewsbury Food Festival plays host to farmer Sam and the family-run Kerry Vale Vineyard, as they try to sell out of their rare breed pork and English wine. Show more

Contributors

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

The Farmers' Country Showdown

Series 3

Episode 10: Young Farmer Awards

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC One Northern Ireland HD

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?

Contributors

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

The Farmers' Country Showdown

Series 3

Episode 11: Ice Cream and Cider

Duration: 44 minutes

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

Goat ice cream producers and cider producers compete with the weather and the World Cup to sell their produce at the Great British Food Festival. Show more

The Farmers' Country Showdown

Series 3

Episode 12: Alpacas

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Yorkshire

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.

The Farmers' Country Showdown

Series 3

Episode 13: Chorizo and Sausages

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One North East & Cumbria

Alistair, Kenny and Jennifer compete to sell their home-reared chorizo and meat at the Irish Game Fair. Show more

The Farmers' Country Showdown

Series 3

Episode 14: Sheep

Duration: 44 minutes

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

Bethan and Elinor compete alongside Philip and Emma with their Welsh mountain sheep at the largest country show in Europe, the mighty Royal Welsh. 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 Manager:
Beth Bedwell
Production Company:
Sidney Street Productions

The Farmers' Country Showdown

Series 3

Episode 15: Farm Worker Awards

Duration: 44 minutes

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

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.

The Farmers' Country Showdown

Series 3

Episode 16: Sheep

Duration: 44 minutes

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

The Kent County Show's sheep competition sees luxury sheep breeder Renee and farmers Ed and Gemma take to the ring. Show more

The Farmers' Country Showdown

Series 3

Episode 17: Rapeseed Oil and Buffalo

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Northern Ireland HD

Northern Ireland's only buffalo farmers, Michael and Barry, and rapeseed oil producers Jane and Michael hope to sell out the 40th annual Irish Game Fair. Show more

The Farmers' Country Showdown

Series 3

Episode 18: Shire Horses

Duration: 44 minutes

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

Two families who are multigenerational shire horse breeders exhibit their prize-winning pedigrees and compete for glory at the Royal Cheshire Show.

Contributors

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

The Farmers' Country Showdown

Series 3

Episode 19: Cattle

Duration: 43 minutes

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

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. Show more

The Farmers' Country Showdown

Series 3

Episode 20: Diversification Awards

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Northern Ireland HD

Three inspirational farming families are celebrated for their ideas and ingenuity, but only one can be crowned Diversification Farmer of the Year. Show more

Contributors

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

The Farmers' Country Showdown

Series 2 (Shortened Versions)

Episode 1: Farm Worker of the Year

Duration: 29 minutes

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

Three farm workers go up against each other hoping to be named Farm Worker of the Year at the 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 (Shortened Versions)

Episode 2: Edenbridge Pigs

Duration: 29 minutes

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

Pig farmers hope their best pedigree pigs can earn them a flurry of red rosettes at the Edenbridge and Oxted Agricultural Show in Surrey. 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 (Shortened Versions)

Episode 3: Killin

Duration: 29 minutes

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

Local farmers Neil and Eilidh Campbell face Willie and Sandra Taylor in the competitive cattle classes at Killin Agricultural Show in Scotland.

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 (Shortened Versions)

Episode 4: Against the Odds

Duration: 29 minutes

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

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.

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 (Shortened Versions)

Episode 5: Venison and Beer

Duration: 29 minutes

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

Gamekeeper and butcher Jack is promoting his wild venison, and craft brewer Rupert is selling his traditional English ales at the annual Farnham Food Festival. 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