Born Mucky: Life on the Farm
This documentary series following three British farmers trying to run three very different family farms across the UK reveals the challenges and rewards that come with making a living off the land.
- 2020-2021
- 2 seasons
- Animal Planet
- Documentary
This documentary series following three British farmers trying to run three very different family farms across the UK reveals the challenges and rewards that come with making a living off the land.
Season 2 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2021
Episode 1
Episode #2.1
44 mins
Bad weather puts Ally in a difficult situation. Plus, in the Peak District they're preparing for the annual sheep sale and the Brewers welcome a new member to the farm.
Episode 2
Episode #2.2
44 mins
It is time to test for bovine tuberculosis on the Brewer farm. Meanwhile, a new combine harvester could make or break Ally and Pete's harvest and Joanna is left in charge of the farm.
Episode 3
Episode #2.3
44 mins
The Brewers begin their yearly maize harvest. In the Peak District, the building of a new pig pen doesn't go to plan plus an unwelcome discovery causes stress for Ally.
Episode 4
Episode #2.4
44 mins
Ally splashes out on modern, high-tech machinery, but his dad isn't convinced it is worth it. Plus, a long heatwave causes many problems for the Brewers.
Episode 5
Episode #2.5
44 mins
Joanna has a crash course in tractor driving that doesn't go smoothly. Pete invests in second-hand equipment and Ally has a unique idea to help the farm's income.
Episode 6
Episode #2.6
44 mins
The Shimwells must complete a building project to protect their sheep. The River Wye bursts its banks in Herefordshire threatening thousands of pounds worth of crops.
Episode 7
Episode #2.7
44 mins
The Shimwells find out if their £6,000 investment in new sheep was worth it. The Brewers have discovered a potentially disastrous leak in their silo.
Episode 8
Episode #2.8
44 mins
It is lambing season on Dale Farm, and Joanna is tested when she's drafted in as an emergency midwife. Pete's impatience fertilising a field could spell disaster.
Episode 9
Episode #2.9
44 mins
It is a big day for the Shimwells as they take two hand-reared pigs to the abattoir. The Brewers battle to control their cattle after a long winter indoors.
Episode 10
Episode #2.10
44 mins
The Brewers spend £80,000 on a brand-new forage wagon. Joanna struggles to repair an old tractor, and Ally is concerned a vital bridge might collapse.