The Farmers' Country Showdown

Series 5

20 episodes · Jan 4, 2021

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  • S5E1

    Moseley Veg.

    Jan 4, 202143m

    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 earnings. The stoic Styan family, meanwhile, need to sell as much veg as possible to make some much-needed repairs to their windblown farm.

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  • S5E2

    Hexham

    Jan 5, 202143m

    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 Lee and Shelly who, after grabbing the opportunity of a lifetime, took over Lee’s parent’s cattery business and began raising Tamworth pigs.

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  • S5E3

    Axbridge

    Jan 6, 202143m

    At Axbridge Farmers’ Market, our farmers hope to make a profit - Jack and Nina with their farm-produced trout products, and brothers Andy and Tim with their rapeseed oils and sauces.

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  • S5E4

    Longshaw

    Jan 7, 202145m

    Two proud farmers, Jim and Stuart, compete in one of the UK’s oldest and most prestigious sheepdog trials at Longshaw. The competition is strong in this part of the Peak District!

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  • S5E5

    South of England Agricultural Show

    Jan 8, 202144m

    Cider-makers Liz and Mike bring their produce to the South of England Agricultural Show. Meanwhile, the Pannell family are gearing up for the show’s poultry competition.

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  • S5E6

    Stokesley

    Jan 11, 202143m

    Two families prepare for the farmers' market in historic Stokesley - rare-breed pig farmers Nigel and Benjamin, and the Mellanby family with their harvested vegetables.

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  • S5E7

    Ashfields

    Jan 12, 202143m

    The Stafford and Alvis families gear up for a horse-carriage marathon, including Katy Alvis, who has represented Great Britain in the junior championships.

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  • S5E8

    Ludlow

    Jan 13, 202142m

    Two farming families rely on Ludlow market to sell their produce - David and George with their premium ciders and Liam and Alice with their harvested vegetables.

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  • S5E9

    Exeter

    Jan 14, 202144m

    Two couples prepare for big sales at Exeter farmers' market. Janet and Andy are hoping to sell some of their chickens, while Liv and Henry are gearing up to sell out of veg.

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  • S5E10

    Moseley Wine

    Jan 15, 202143m

    A father-and-son team sell their organic fruit and nuts at Moseley farmers' market, and Leon and his brother-in-law Peter seek buyers for their home-grown wines and gins.

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  • S5E11

    Bowhouse Honey

    Jan 18, 202145m

    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, Scotland. Young couple Connie and Tom are following their dream of becoming organic vegetable growers on their modest two-acre small holding in East Neuk. Both these ambitious families are out to sell what they can at the legendary Bowhouse indoor market in Fife.

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  • S5E12

    Petersfield

    Jan 19, 202145m

    Mike and grandson Jan prepare for Petersfield market, hoping to sell their cheeses and home-grown veg alongside Phil and Sue, selling their 100-year-old secret-recipe sausages.

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  • S5E13

    Melton Mowbray

    Jan 21, 202145m

    At one of the UK's oldest livestock markets in Melton Mowbray, sheep farmers Elizabeth and Mitchel, with fellow sellers Sheila and Julia, are hoping to sell their breeding rams.

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  • S5E14

    Creake Abbey

    Jan 22, 202145m

    Young farmer Izzi, with the produce from her cows, is heading to the beautiful Creake Abbey Farmer’s Market alongside sisters Laura and Samantha and their award-winning wines.

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  • S5E15

    Cowbridge

    Jan 25, 202145m

    Two hard-working farming couples go to the close-knit Cowbridge Farmers’ Market in south Wales. Elwyn and his partner Ann-Sophie hope to unload their large range of veg, and with a baby on the way, healthy sales are needed more than ever before. Pig farmers Liz and Andrew are looking to convert another batch of shoppers to their range of charcuterie.

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  • S5E16

    Cullompton

    Jan 26, 202145m

    Donna and sons gear up to sell bacon butties, pulled pork wraps and burgers at Cullompton Food Festival. Melanie and Peter are looking to present their unique products, including homemade goat curry.

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  • S5E17

    Winchester

    Jan 27, 202145m

    Beekeepers Debbie and Chris collect honey from their hives, while fruit and vegetable farmers Paul and Jackie gather their bumper crops for the Winchester Farmers' Market.

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  • S5E18

    Stroud

    Jan 28, 202145m

    Sisters Rowan and Lily create natural cosmetics from plants grown in their garden to take to Stroud Farmers’ Market alongside dairy farmer Jess and the produce from her cows.

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  • S5E19

    Bowhouse Cheese

    Jan 29, 202145m

    Two Scottish farming families hope to make healthy sales at the Bowhouse market in Fife: Robert and Jane, with their dairy produce, and the Bruce family with their spirits and liquors.

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  • S5E20

    Farden

    Feb 1, 202145m

    Billy and his nephew face the national champion - Billy's father - at a sheepdog trial, and we meet Melissa and Kenny, who now breed and train sheepdogs after downsizing their farm.

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