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8 Episodes 2013 - 2013
Episode 1
49 mins
The series begins with Hugh travelling to meet Paul at River Cottage Australia; a former dairy farm nestled between the pristine Sapphire Coast and the imposing Mount Gulaga - a sacred place of enormous significance for the indigenous Yuin people. Together Paul and Hugh will hear first-hand their powerful message of sustainability, as well as discover how the mountain is central to their Dreamtime stories.
Episode 2
48 mins
With Hugh back in the UK, Paul finds himself alone at River Cottage Australia - but not for long. He's about to welcome a new best friend to the farm - Digger the border collie pup. With his new mate nipping at his heels, Paul sets about getting his winter vegetable crop fed - and that involves an organic fertiliser recipe that makes use of some of the farm's most unwanted products.
Episode 3
48 mins
With his cows, chickens and veggies thriving, Paul decides it's time to explore the nearby coastline and he discovers an abundant source of seafood delicacies. He meets a local lobster expert, and together they catch a crayfish brunch and Paul introduces him to a deliciously different way of eating them. Back on the farm, Paul's busy building a pig pen, before taking delivery of a small herd that will hopefully one day feed him.
Episode 4
49 mins
With a malfunctioning water tank, and no dams to rely on, Paul is suddenly faced with a farmer's worst fear - a critical shortage of water. His cows, pigs and veges all depend on a steady supply, so Paul enlists the help of a local farmer to see if they can tap on old spring on the property. But will it be enough to save the farm?
Episode 5
50 mins
Paul's dream is to one day make River Cottage Australia self-sufficient - and he's well on the way. With his own herbs, vegetables, eggs and cream - from Bessie the cow - he whips up his first ever "all from the farm" meal. But not all is going so well. Flies are a constant issue - especially in Paul's country kitchen. So he meets a local sustainable farmer who introduces him to an ingenious all-natural solution. Down by the coast, it's Oyster Festival time. Paul tries his hand at the oyster shucking contest - and then creates a traditional coastal favourite - a delicious oyster pie.
Episode 6
48 mins
River Cottage Australia land-holder Paul West is keen to restore the gully which acts as a natural watercourse on his farm - but it's almost totally overgrown with blackberries. Paul learns he can hire a herd of hefty eaters to deal with the problem - but will they have the appetite for such a massive job? Meanwhile, Paul hatches a plan to create new life at River Cottage with the help of Ron - his brand new rooster.
Episode 7
47 mins
The local CWA ladies have a big job for Paul - and there might be a sweet reward in return. If he can help them paint their headquarters, they've offered to share some of their cake-making secrets with him. How will his Hazelnut Loaf cake stand up against some of the finest in the district?
Episode 8
48 mins
It's been nearly four months since Hugh returned to River Cottage in the UK to let Paul to go it alone. But now he's back, and he's amazed at what he finds. Where there used to be rundown enclosures and sheds, there are now homes for chickens, ducks, pigs and a dairy cow. The vegetable beds they laid out together are now a mass of leafy winter greens, and the citrus grove is thriving. They decide to harvest what they can as a starting point for a huge community cook-up they've got planned.