This Farming Life
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This Farming Life « Series from 2016

Series from 2016

Broadcast info
Genres: Documentary, Special Interest

Experience the ups and downs of agricultural life and soak in stunning countryside views in this series following six farming families across Scotland and, for the first time, Northern England.

Episode 1

A young farming couple take on a huge gamble, new entrant farmers hatch baby ostriches, and a seasoned shepherdess competes in the English National Sheepdog trials.

Episode 2

Frank and Georgia compete at the Westmoreland County show. Matt deals with an escapee, and Emma and Ewan find out if their pedigree bull is firing on all cylinders.

Episode 3

The stags are roaring on Isla and George’s farm, and Matt and Murray shop for a new tup. Joyce rescues her ewes, and Helen and Graham fear the worst for their poorly piglet.

Episode 4

Ewan trains JohnJo the bull. Isla and George fight to save a poorly deer calf. Matt and Dani reach an important milestone, and Joyce tries to get the best price for her calves.

Episode 5

Disaster strikes for Helen and Graham. Emma and Ewan receive bad news. Frank and Georgia introduce pygmy goat Pluto to the ladies, and Joyce heads to Edinburgh.

Episode 6

Helen and Graham’s herd undergo blood tests, and Grey is introduced to sheep for the first time. Matt deals with an unexpected arrival, while Isla and George put their plans on hold.

Episode 7

It’s late winter, and Storm Ciara is wreaking havoc for hill farmer Joyce. Frank and Georgia’s water supply is cut off, and Helen and Graham deal with an escapee.

Episode 8

Emma Gray sells sheepdog Meg for a world record-breaking price. Matt and Dani face the new farm's first cattle TB test. Joyce fights to save a poorly ewe.

Episode 9

Coronavirus grips the nation just as lambing is in full swing. The farmers pull out all the stops to keep their businesses afloat.

Episode 10

Coronavirus grips the nation just as lambing is in full swing. The farmers pull out all the stops to keep their businesses afloat.

Episode 11

Helen and Graham are forced to make a decision with devastating consequences.

Episode 12

Emma and Ewan search for a new farm. Matt and Dani embark on a new project. Joyce introduces her lockdown purchase. Frank and Georgia fine-tune a new goat milk ice cream.

This Farming Life next time
BBC Two
This Farming Life
This Farming Life (S1 E3)
4 May 11:20 AM - 12:20 PM | BBC Two
11:20: This Farming Life (S1 E3) (BBC Two)