River Cottage Australia
River Cottage Australia is a TV show on SBS ONE. The popular program has been available since 2024. A total of 32 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in October 2024.
Last episode
45:53
45:53River Cottage Australia
The local 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.
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47:40Paul is keen to restore the gully that acts as a natural watercourse on his farm, but it's almost totally overgrown with blackberries. Paul hires a herd of hefty eaters to deal with the problem.
Season 3
48:57
48:57In over a year, Paul's farm has grown from a hobby farm into a serious small holder, but without proper infrastructure, he needs to plan for the future.
Season 2 47:10
47:10It's Paul's first summer on the farm and he eagerly waits for his sows Dolly and Pinky to give birth. This year the bar is being set even higher for the final feast at River Cottage.
Season 1 47:42
47:42River Cottage is on its way to becoming self-sufficient. With his own herbs, vegetables, eggs and cream from Bessie the cow, Paul whips up his first ever 'all from the farm' meal.
47:19With a malfunctioning water tank and no dams to rely on, Paul is suddenly faced with a farmer’s worst fear: a critical shortage of water. His cows, pigs and veggies all depend on a steady supply, so Paul enlists the help of a local farmer to see if they can tap on old spring on the property. Meanwhile, as Paul settles into...
45:50With his cows, chooks and veges thriving, Paul decides it’s time to explore the nearby coastline and discovers an abundant source of seafood delicacies. He meets a local lobster expert, and together they catch a crayfish brunch. Paul introduces him to a deliciously different way of eating them. Back on the farm, Paul’s bus...
47:14With Hugh back in the UK , Paul finds himself alone at River Cottage Australia – but not for long. He’s about to welcome a new best friend to the farm, Digger the Border Collie pup. With his new mate nipping at his heels, Paul sets about getting his winter vegetable crop fed, and that involves an organic fertiliser recipe ...
48:09Fifteen 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...
Season 2 47:35
47:35Living so close to the coast has many advantages, like learning how to forage for seaside food. As a valuable member of the community, Paul helps out the largest fire service in the world, the RFS.
48:33Paul welcomes his new jersey cow, Bessie, but it's not the homecoming he was hoping for - Bessie could be barren. Tomato season has sprung and Paul needs to make the most of his troubled crop.
Season 4 49:21
49:21Paul 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...
48:14Back 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?
49:22Still 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.
50:19Using 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 ...
51:17
While Paul is away, Harrison is left to manage the farm, and it’s not all plain sailing. There’s a sweet surprise ready for harvest that’s been brewing for over a year. and Paul rises to the challenge at a community event that makes him sweat for his supper. Does he have what it takes to make the local footy team?
50:31After ironing out some of the food van fumbles, Paul decides to drive it over the mountains and into the 'big smoke'. Not before stopping off for a spot of trout fishing and learning they’re tough to tackle. In Canberra, he’s overwhelmed by the urban growers he meets along the way and challenges the food van to it’s ultima...
50:01Paul’s spent the last few years planting and growing produce without a long term plan so he gets important advice on how to transform the farm’s future. Digger is reunited with someone very special and Paul bravely takes his food truck for it’s first test run at the local farmers markets - but he’s a little unprepared.
52:30 Expired
In the last year Paul's family has grown, so he employs a local, Harrison, as his part-time farm hand. With the fencing an on-going issue, he finds a way to change the face and shape of the farm. Paul has grand plans to take his food message on the road with a retrofitted Food Van, but has he bitten off more than he can ch...Season 3 51:44
51:44 Expired
After months of training it’s time for Digger to shine at a local dog competition. To welcome the start of summer Paul hosts a cricket match at RCA to celebrate the start of summer and share his produce with his friends. And his beloved cow Bessie finally gives birth.