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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 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 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 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 3

Episode 3: Flowers

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC One South

Flower farmer Shelley Sishton and sweet pea grower Darren Everest compete at the Kent County Show as they go all out for a gold card. 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 4: Sheep and Goats

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC One Channel Islands

Dairy farmer Tereza shows her prize goats at the Tendring Hundred Show, while aspiring farmer Mark competes for recognition of his young Southdown flock. 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 5: Cattle

Duration: 43 minutes

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

At the at the Great Yorkshire Show, Highland cattle farmers Simon and Emma show their finest bull, and Stuart and Gail show their livestock for the first time. 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 (Shortened Versions)

Diversification Awards

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two 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’ at the Farmers Weekly Awards. Show more

The Farmers' Country Showdown

Series 3 (Shortened Versions)

Shire Horses

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

Two families who are multi-generational Shire horse breeders are exhibiting their prize-winning pedigrees and competing for glory at the Royal Cheshire Show.

Reported Missing

Series 4

The Missed Bus

Duration: 58 minutes

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

Available for 4 months

Police mount urgent searches for two vulnerable autistic men. Eighteen-year-old Matthew has missed his usual bus home, while 29-year-old Luke has disappeared from his care home.

Contributors

Narrator:
Indira Varma
Series Producer:
Rachel Heywood
Executive Producer:
Sacha Baveystock
Director:
Myles Jenks
Director:
Paul Wells
Production Company:
Blast! Films

Reported Missing

Series 4

The Open Door

Duration: 57 minutes

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

Available for 4 months

Police concern mounts for two men. Fifty-eight-year-old Gavin has vanished after giving away money, while a student has disappeared after joining a mysterious church. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Indira Varma
Series Producer:
Rachel Heywood
Executive Producer:
Sacha Baveystock
Director:
Myles Jenks
Director:
Paul Wells
Production Company:
Blast! Films

Reported Missing

Series 4

The Note

Duration: 58 minutes

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

Available for 4 months

Police deal with two different missing people who both may be at risk. Mark has left a troubling note for his wife, while a potentially suicidal woman has vanished. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Indira Varma
Series Producer:
Rachel Heywood
Executive Producer:
Sacha Baveystock
Director:
Myles Jenks
Director:
Paul Wells
Production Company:
Blast! Films

Reported Missing

Series 4

The Abandoned Car

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One South EastLatest broadcast: on BBC One Northern Ireland

Available for 4 months

South Yorkshire Police race against the clock to find two missing women, both of whom are at potential risk of harm from abusive ex-partners. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Indira Varma
Series Producer:
Rachel Heywood
Executive Producer:
Sacha Baveystock
Director:
Myles Jenks
Director:
Paul Wells
Production Company:
Blast! Films

Reported Missing

Series 3

Gone in Seconds

Duration: 57 minutes

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

Available for years

Police mount urgent searches for two people with dementia. Sheila has vanished from her husband’s side during a shopping trip, while John has headed out alone into the countryside Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Indira Varma
Series Producer:
Sophie Binyon
Executive Producer:
David Hodgkinson
Executive Producer:
Sacha Baveystock
Director:
Myles Jenks
Director:
Rhys Roberts
Production Company:
Blast! Films

Reported Missing

Series 3

Hiding in the Hills

Duration: 57 minutes

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

Available for years

Gloucestershire Police face a series of increasingly complex searches for 59-year-old Michael, whose paranoid schizophrenia prompts him to disappear and go into hiding. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Indira Varma
Series Producer:
Sophie Binyon
Executive Producer:
David Hodgkinson
Executive Producer:
Sacha Baveystock
Director:
Myles Jenks
Director:
Rhys Roberts
Production Company:
Blast! Films

The Farmers' Country Showdown

Series 3 (Shortened Versions)

Sheep & Goats

Duration: 29 minutes

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

Dairy farmer Tereza shows her prize goats at the Tendring Hundred Show, whilst aspiring farmer and agricultural assessor Mark competes for recognition of his young Southdown flock. Show more

The Farmers' Country Showdown

Series 3 (Shortened Versions)

Flowers

Duration: 29 minutes

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

Flower farmer Shelley and sweet pea grower Darren compete at the Kent County Show - their displays are bespoke and spectacular as they go all out for a gold card.

The Farmers' Country Showdown

Series 3 (Shortened Versions)

Sheep & Honey

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

Tom competes with his show-winning sheep at the London-based Lambeth Country Show, whilst beekeeper Paul strives to sell his produce to support local charities close to his heart. Show more

The Farmers' Country Showdown

Series 3 (Shortened Versions)

Sausages & Wine

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

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.