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River Cottage Australia

Rating:3.5 of 5Total number of episodes:103
Last broadcast:22/01/2021 at 11:35
January 2021
48:51

Season 2 Episode 2

3.0 5 x
Paul has learnt how to be a dairy farmer the hard way. It’s time for Paul to make another tough lesson. How will he cope saying goodbye to another farm favourite?
47:07

Season 2 Episode 1

4.0 5 x
Time has passed and the seasons have changed at River Cottage Australia. Paul West is about to experience his first summer on the land. Will he have enough water, food and produce to keep the farm thriving throughout the dryer months?
47:09

Season 1 Episode 8

4.0 1 x
It’s been nearly four months since Hugh returned to River Cottage in the UK to let Paul do 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 ma...
46:01

Season 1 Episode 7

3.0 3 x
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? Back on the farm, Paul’s been coll...
47:48

Season 1 Episode 6

3.0 1 x
River Cottage Australia land-holder Paul West is keen to restore the gully that 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 hatc...
48:17

Season 1 Episode 1

3.5 11 x
Fifteen years ago, Englishman Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall embarked on an experiment in sustainability and self-sufficiency. He moved to a cottage on a small land-holding in Dorset and set about learning how to grow his own produce, raise livestock and become part of a community where sharing not only knowledge, but the fru...
June 2020
49:22

Season 4 Episode 8

Expired 3.0 53 x
Paul takes part in a species eradication program, but it’s not your average day out weeding - this method goes to new heights. As a way of celebrating the talent, artists, and producers in the area, Paul hosts a huge field day on the farm. Paul proves he’s not afraid to strip down for fashion before wowing the crowd with a...
48:15

Season 4 Episode 7

Expired 4.0 31 x
Back on the farm, it’s time to make some much needed changes. Jean teaches Paul the forgotten skill of stone masonry, while Digger brings joy to some people in need. Darcy returns to solve a long time problem on the farm - but can they get the water from the dam to all the gardens and livestock using a little DIY?
49:23

Season 4 Episode 6

Expired 3.0 23 x
Still in the Riverina, Paul visits a wheat-farming mate who has changed the future of his town with Beer. He gets roped into a local footy match and random mascot race. And at the Wagga Wagga 'eat local' farmers markets Paul uses the produce he's gathered to create an afternoon tea that delights the shoppers.
50:20

Season 4 Episode 5

Expired 4.0 16 x
Using his experience in Canberra, Paul goes back on the road. His first stop is a tiny town of 20 called Morundah who’ve turned a local pest into a palatable bar snack. Paul heads to Griffith and Narrandera and meets up with inspirational farmers who’ve reinvented themselves to survive. Can the knowledge he’s gained apply ...
Short videos
02:18Golden cheesy croquettes22/09/2017
Digger's training05/09/2017
02:20Making jam drops on River Cottage Australia28/08/2017
Natural beekeeping on River Cottage Australia25/08/2017
00:39Paul West cooks pancakes on River Cottage Australia11/08/2017
00:36Paul West's pancake secret on River Cottage Australia11/08/2017
Sneak peek22/06/2017
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