The River Cottage Treatment
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall invites different groups of urban dwellers to spend a wholesome week at his new River Cottage HQ living the green life. It's a clash of food cultures, as fast food-loving and convenience-obsessed non-cooks come to Hugh's farm for a taste of the River Cottage "grow your own" philosophy. Hugh's mission, of course, is to change their ways forever and it's not going to be easy.
- 2006-2006
- 1 season
- Documentary
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall invites different groups of urban dwellers to spend a wholesome week at his new River Cottage HQ living the green life. It's a clash of food cultures, as fast food-loving and convenience-obsessed non-cooks come to Hugh's farm for a taste of the River Cottage "grow your own" philosophy. Hugh's mission, of course, is to change their ways forever and it's not going to be easy.
Season 1 Episode Guide
3 Episodes 2006
Episode 1
Episode #1.1
First up is a group of finger-lickin' chicken-lovers who are living off takeaways and cheap chicken portions from the supermarket. Will the River Cottage Treatment enough to cure their dodgy chicken habits for good?
Episode 2
Episode #1.2
Hugh is faced with a group of self-confessed ready meal addicts. Hugh struggles to cope with their laziness, food foibles and squeamish approach to fresh produce.
Episode 3
Episode #1.3
Hugh deals with the takeaway townies: too lazy to cook, shop or even bung something in the microwave! Can he change their ways and turn them into competent cooks?