The Farmers' Country Showdown Season 6, Episode 5: Blenheim Palace Food Festival

1

Edenbridge and Oxted Agricultural Show

Sarah loves her Kunekune pigs and hopes the judges at the Edenbridge and Oxted Agricultural Show do too. Meanwhile, Frances, Simon and their Dexter cows make their debut here.

44 min

2

Royal Cheshire County Show

The Royal Cheshire County Show sees Dutch spotted sheep farming couple Becky and Matt from Derbyshire go head-to-head in the show ring with Sharron and Peter from Yorkshire.

44 min

3

Stroud Farmers’ Market

Livestock farmers Luke and Rebecca and fruit growers Helen and David rely on selling at Stroud Farmers’ Market. It’s full-on for five hours to secure a successful day’s takings.

44 min

4

Ashbourne Show

Dairy farmers Jo and Alex return to Ashbourne Show with their prize-winning Jersey cows. Shire horse breeder John and daughter Catherine also hope for rosette success.

44 min

5

Blenheim Palace Food Festival

Sheep farmers Tim and Tanya have a go at selling their vodka at Blenheim Palace Food Festival. Wye Valley brothers Matt and Kit also create a buzz with their mead.

44 min

6

Mid Devon Show

For Sharon and Andrew, showing their Coloured Ryeland sheep at the Mid Devon Show is a family affair. Gillian and Ian are among the competitors, and tears flow as results come in.

44 min

7

Lancashire Game & Country Festival

Free range pig farming couple SJ and Nat and organic cattle farmers Emma and Ian try to sell their homegrown food at the Lancashire Game and Country Festival.

44 min

8

Westmorland County Show

Alpaca farmers Debbie and Paul hope their hard work preparing to compete at the Westmorland County Show will be rewarded by success in the judging ring.

44 min

9

Edenbridge & Oxted Agricultural Show

Pig farmer Paul and sheep farmer Hannah compete in front of the judges for prize rosettes at Edenbridge & Oxted Agricultural Show, with welcome help from family and friends.

44 min

10

Abergavenny Food Festival

Chilli farmers Kai and Neil launch their new chilli ice cream at Abergavenny Food Festival. Kevin and Natalie also get customers’ taste buds tingling with their cider and juice.

44 min

11

Mid-Somerset Show

Farmer Rhian and her children take their sheep to be judged at the Mid-Somerset Show. Dairy farmer Fred is also returning to defend his championship title, so the pressure is on.

44 min

12

Lewes Farmers Market

Two farming couples brave the elements at Lewes Farmers Market in Sussex in the hope that customers will turn up to buy their quality meat.

44 min

13

Macclesfield Sheep Dog Trials

Experienced sheepdog triallists Ross and James, along with their sons, face tough competition, bad weather and difficult sheep at the prestigious Macclesfield sheepdog trials.

44 min

14

Shipbourne Farmers’ Market

Local cheesemakers Carla and Robin, along with fruit farmer Tom, hope a sunny day at Shipbourne Farmers’ Market in Kent translates into a big customer turnout and plenty of sales.

44 min

15

Staffordshire County Show

Pig farmer Peter returns to the Staffordshire County Show for the first time since he was a teenager. For show day, Lianne and Mark give their South Devon cows a beauty makeover.

44 min

16

Mid Devon Show

For Louise and Olly, a prize for their Beltex sheep at the Mid Devon Show is vital for their future. Amelia and Ben’s Charollais sheep also meet the best breeders in the country.

44 min

17

Westmorland County Show

Cattle farmers Rodney and Annabell go all out to try to win top prizes for their pedigree cows at the Westmorland County Show in Cumbria, as do Helen and Thomas.

44 min

18

Staffordshire County Show

Rare breeds farmer Lyn and her sons compete with their sheep at the Staffordshire County Show, while Jersey cattle farmers Jan, David and daughter Fiona hope to become champions.

44 min

19

Guildford Farmers’ Market

Livestock farmers Ian and Luke hope their high-welfare meat will sell well at Guildford Farmers’ Market. Fruit farmer John also hopes the hot weather will draw in customers.

44 min

20

The Royal Cheshire County Show

Two hopeful goat farming couples, Sam and Jess from Sheffield and Mark and Graeme from Catterick, compete in an intense day of judging at the Royal Cheshire County Show.

44 min