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The Farmers' Country Showdown Season 2 Episodes

37 Episodes 2017 - 2017

Series celebrating inspirational farming families\ and the rural events where they showcase their hard work, as they try to win the top prizes.

Episode 1

Sheepdogs

Tue, Jan 2, 2018 45 mins

Today, sheepdog trainers and farmers James Read from Lincolnshire and Cheshire-based James Gilman will compete alongside man's best friend in the Sheep Dog Trials at The Hope Agricultural Show in the Peak District.

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Episode 2

Poultry

Wed, Jan 3, 2018 45 mins

Today the Rev. Daniel Reed from Cornwall shows his prize-winning ducks, while Gabbie Franklin from Herefordshire exhibits her chickens in the competitive poultry classes at the Pembrokeshire County Show in Wales.

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Episode 3

Honey and Veg

Thu, Jan 4, 2018 45 mins

Today, two Produce Farmers hope to sell out at London's oldest Farmers Market, in Islington. They are Nigel Dyer, fruit and veg grower from Cambridgeshire, and London bee keeper Curtis Thompson, selling raw honey.

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Episode 4

Killin

Fri, Jan 5, 2018 45 mins

Today it's a battle of the clans at Killin Agricultural Show in Scotland, as local farmers Neil and Eilihd Campbell face Willie and Sandra Taylor in the competitive cattle classes.

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Episode 5

Edenbridge Pigs

Mon, Jan 8, 2018 45 mins

Today pig farmers Debbie Dallaway from Hawkhurst in Kent, and Sussex-based mother-son duo Michaela and Oliver, hope their best pedigree pigs can earn them a flurry of red rosettes at the Edenbridge and Oxted Agricultural Show in Surrey.

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Episode 6

Goats

Tue, Jan 9, 2018 45 mins

Today at the Cotswold's Moreton-in-Marsh Show, competitive Oxfordshire-based breeder Betty Judge shows 21 of her cherished Pygmy goats while 20 year-old Laura Ketley from Warwickshire exhibits her best dairy Toggenburg goats, both with big hopes of winning.

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Episode 7

Gin and Eggs

Wed, Jan 10, 2018 45 mins

Today Cornish poultry farmer Rebecca Tonks hopes to attract attention to her new egg products at the Speciality And Fine Food Fair at the London Olympia, while Northampton-based Tom and Tina Warner aim to impress potential buyers with their selection of farm-produced gins.

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Episode 8

Shire Horses

Thu, Jan 11, 2018 45 mins

Today 23 year-old horse breeder Molly from Kent and Surrey-based friends Jackie and Paul have winning on their minds, as they enter their beloved shire horses in the Heavy Horse competition at the famous Edenbridge and Oxted Agricultural Show.

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Episode 9

Against the Odds

Fri, Jan 12, 2018 45 mins

Today five groups of dedicated farmers from across the country go up against each other as they try and win this year's Against The Odds category at The British Farming Awards.

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Episode 10

Sheep

Mon, Jan 15, 2018 45 mins

Sheep farmers Neil and Rhian from the Brecon Beacons and Crymych-based shepherds Mandy and Derek hope to beat the competition with their pedigree breed sheep at the Pembrokeshire County Show.

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Episode 11

Farm Worker of the Year

Tue, Jan 16, 2018 45 mins

Today three influential farm workers, all essential to the success of their farms, go up against each other. They are all hoping to be named Farm Worker Of The Year at the prestigious Farmers Weekly Awards.

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Episode 12

Flowers

Wed, Jan 17, 2018 45 mins

Today flower farmer Natalie Davies from Worcester and arable farmer Cate Morris from Gloucestershire will use flowers from their farms to create stunning floral displays to impress the judges, as they compete at the Malvern Autumn Show.

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Episode 13

Venison and Beer

Thu, Jan 18, 2018 45 mins

Today two very different farm producers attend the annual Farnham Food Festival to sell their products to the public. Gamekeeper and butcher Jack is promoting his wild venison, while craft brewer Robert is selling his traditional English ales.

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Episode 14

Dexter Cattle Auction

Fri, Jan 19, 2018 45 mins

Cattle farmers Kim from Somerset and husband-wife team Geoff and Beverley head to Sedgemoor Auction, one of the largest livestock markets in the country, to sell a selection of their finest Dexter cattle. But will they meet the reserve and get the prices they need?

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Episode 15

Gransden Pigs

Mon, Jan 22, 2018 45 mins

Pedigree pig farmers David and Linda from Essex and Hayley Lake from Norfolk have their eyes on the prize when they enter the show ring at the Gransden Show in Cambridgeshire.

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Episode 16

Ploughing

Tue, Jan 23, 2018 45 mins

Farmers and traditional horsemen Paul from Bedfordshire and John from Hampshire show the skill and passion needed to do well in one of the country's top ploughing competitions.

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Episode 17

Episode 17

Wed, Jan 24, 2018 45 mins

Five young farmers battle it out at the British Farming Awards, all hoping to become Agricultural Student of the Year.

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Episode 18

Apples and Pears

Thu, Jan 25, 2018 45 mins

Two fruit-growing 'apple entrepreneurs' compete at the Malvern Autumn Show. Both want to give their exceptional fruit and farm-produced juices a real boost, and winning a rosette could mean selling out on their stalls.

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Episode 19

Salt and Crisps

Fri, Jan 26, 2018 45 mins

At the Speciality and Fine Food Fair in London, potato farmer Anthony Froggatt hopes to attract interest in his premium crisp products made on his farm in Staffordshire. Meanwhile, 'farmers of the sea' Alison and David Lea-Wilson promote their salt, harvested from their idyllic coastal spot in Anglesey, Wales.

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Episode 20

Sheep and Pigs

Tue, Jan 8, 2019 45 mins

Sheep farmers Ian and Fiona compete at the Yeovil Show alongside the Wills family, who run a mixed farm and exhibit pigs. All hope to build their reputations for prizewinning stock.

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Episode 21

Sheep and Goats

Thu, Jan 10, 2019 45 mins

Dairy farmer Tereza shows her prize goats with the help of young protege Matthew at the Tendring Hundred Show, while aspiring farmer and agricultural assessor Mark competes for recognition of his young Southdown flock.

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Episode 22

Cattle

Fri, Jan 11, 2019 45 mins

Two Welsh pedigree cattle farmers battle it out at with the best of the best at Europe's largest agricultural event, the Royal Welsh Show. Winning here means everything to their farms and the families who go all out for red.

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Episode 23

Sheep and Honey

Mon, Jan 14, 2019 45 mins

Inner-city farm manager Tom competes with his show-winning sheep at the vibrant London-based Lambeth Country Show, while beekeeper Paul strives to sell his produce to support local charities close to his heart.

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Episode 24

Sausage and Herbs

Tue, Jan 15, 2019 45 mins

Passionate pig farmer Keith and budding herb grower Peter battle the temperamental British weather to get their premium produce to families and friends at the long-established Blackheath Farmers' Market.

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Episode 25

Dexter Cattle

Wed, Jan 16, 2019 45 mins

Veterinary surgeon Robin goes head to head with experienced breeder 81-year-old Di with their diminutive Dexter cattle in the national competition at the Royal Norfolk Show.

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Episode 26

Sausages and Wine

Thu, Jan 17, 2019 45 mins

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.

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Episode 27

Young Farmer Awards

Fri, Jan 18, 2019 45 mins

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?

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Episode 28

Ice Cream and Cider

Mon, Jan 21, 2019 45 mins

Goat ice cream producers Ian and Lauren and seventh-generation farmers turned cider producers Shawn and Trudie compete with the weather and the World Cup to sell their premium produce at the Great British Food Festival.

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Episode 29

Chorizo and Sausages

Wed, Jan 23, 2019 45 mins

Northern Ireland's first charcuterie maker, Alistair, is joined by Kenny and Jennifer (whose menagerie of animals are stars of the silver screen), as they aim to sell their home-reared chorizo and meat at the Irish Game Fair.

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Episode 30

Farm Worker Awards

Fri, Jan 25, 2019 45 mins

Three influential farm workers, all critical to the success of their farms, hope to be named Farm Worker of the Year at the prestigious Farmers Weekly Awards.

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Episode 31

Rapeseed Oil and Buffalo

Tue, Jan 29, 2019 45 mins

Northern Ireland's only buffalo farmers, Michael and Barry, and rapeseed oil producers Jane and Michael hope to sell out the fortieth annual Irish Game Fair.

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Episode 32

Dexters

Wed, May 8, 2019 45 mins

Veterinary surgeon Robin goes head to head with experienced breeder, 81-year-old Di, with their diminutive Dexter cattle in the National Competition at the Royal Norfolk Show.

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Episode 33

Series 3: Sheep

Thu, May 16, 2019 45 mins

It doesn't get tougher than showing sheep at the most prestigious Welsh show. Mother-and-daughter team Bethan and Elinor compete alongside Philip and Emma and their family with their Welsh mountain sheep at the largest country show in Europe – the mighty Royal Welsh.

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Episode 34

Episode 6

Mon, Jun 3, 2019 45 mins

Today two produce farmers hope to sell out at London's oldest farmers' market in Islington - Nigel Dyer, a fruit and veg grower from Cambridgeshire, and London bee keeper Curtis Thompson, selling raw honey.

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Episode 35

Episode 7

Tue, Jun 4, 2019 45 mins

23-year-old horse breeder Molly from Kent and Surrey-based friends Jackie and Paul have winning on their minds as they enter their beloved shire horses in the Heavy Horse competition at the famous Edenbridge and Oxted Agricultural Show.

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Episode 36

Episode 8

Wed, Jun 5, 2019 45 mins

Today two fruit growing 'apple entrepreneurs' compete at the Malvern Autumn Show. Both want to give their exceptional fruit and farm produced juices a real boost and winning a rosette could mean selling out on their stalls.

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Episode 37

Series 2 30-Minute Versions

Fri, Jun 7, 2019 45 mins

Today pedigree pig farmers David and Linda from Essex and Hayley Lake from Norfolk have their eyes on the prize when they enter the show ring at the Gransden Show in Cambridgeshire.

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