The Farmers' Country Showdown

Season 1

Observational documentary series celebrating inspirational British farming families and the rural events at which they showcase their produce by competing to win awards.

Where to Watch The Farmers' Country Showdown • Season 1

15 Episodes

  • Dairy Cattle
    E1
    Dairy CattleToday, dairy farmers Ben and Holly from Eynsford in Kent come up against their neighbour and friend Trevor from Guston at the Edenbridge and Oxted Agricultural Show in Surrey.
  • Farmers Against the Odds
    E2
    Farmers Against the OddsToday, five groups of dedicated farmers from across the country will be up against each other as they try and win this year's 'Against the Odds' category at the British Farming Awards.
  • Sheepdog Trials
    E3
    Sheepdog TrialsToday, sheepdog trainers and farmers Shirley from Lancashire and Yorkshire-based John compete alongside man's best friend at the Nidderdale Agricultural Show Sheep Dog Trials.
  • Beef Cattle
    E4
    Beef CattleToday, cattle farmers Robert and Sandie from West Sussex and Hertfordshire-based Bridget go into the ring against the best of this year's beef cows at the Edenbridge and Oxted Agricultural Show in Surrey.
  • Diversification Awards
    E5
    Diversification AwardsToday, three inspirational farming families with real ingenuity and determination are up against each other for this year's Diversification of the Year Award at the Farmers Weekly Awards.
  • Pigs
    E6
    PigsPig-farming family Clive, Hilary and Rebecca from the south west of England and Barbara from Wales hope to win prizes for their best pigs at the Dorset County Show.
  • Ludlow
    E7
    LudlowDairy farmer turned ice cream maker Gillian from Droitwich and Wolverhampton-based rapeseed oil artisans Rupert and Tracey are selling their products at Ludlow Food Festival.
  • Horses
    E8
    HorsesTraditional farmers and horsemen Robert from the New Forest and Dan from the Surrey Hills show the skill and passion needed to do well in one of the country's top ploughing competitions.
  • Sheep
    E9
    SheepDorset-based sheep farmers Jo and Dan from Beaminster and Jon and Justine from Stalbridge get ready to show off the best of their flock at the Melplash Agricultural Show in Dorset.
  • Cream Awards
    E10
    Cream AwardsTwo young farmers with cutting-edge ideas compete against each other in the Cream Awards. Hayden from Helston and Jack from Launceston are both hoping to walk away with the Young Farmer of the Year Award.
  • Alpacas
    E11
    AlpacasAlpaca breeders Barbara and Paul from Cumbria and Jean and Stewart from Scotland show off these gentle and characterful animals at the Westmorland County Show.
  • Cheese
    E12
    CheeseThe cheddar-making Clothier family from Somerset and Pylle-based goats' cheesemaker Roger compete against the cream of the crop at the prestigious Global Cheese Awards at Frome.
  • Winter Pigs
    E13
    Winter PigsFarming series. Pig farmers Nick from Gamlingay and David from Leeds show their large whites in a bid to bring home the bacon at the English Winter Fair.
  • Wine
    E14
    WineWinemakers Bob, Annie and Sam from Bodmin and Kim and John from Penzance put their wines to the test during blind tastings at the South West Vineyard Competition in Cornwall.
  • College Challenge
    E15
    College ChallengeNext-generation farmers Luke and Alice from Daventry and Iwan from Wales have their farming knowledge put to the test at the East of England Smithfield Festival College Challenge.

 

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