Episode 1

It's April, one year since Hugh moved to River Cottage. Hugh negotiates with his neighbour to secure the use of a four and a half acre (18,200 m²) field, just enough to support a cow called Marge and her calf, a steer of beef and a small flock of Dorset Down sheep. The cattle are joined by Hugh's chickens, which he introduces to high-rise living, and three "Spice" pigs which he names Ginger, Baby and Fat. Hugh takes part in a pub's annual raw nettle-eating competition and makes nettle gnocchi. He also goes scallop-diving and prepares a soup of wild watercress and wild garlic foraged from his newly acquired field.

Writing:
  • Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall

Stars:
Release Date: 1999-03-18
Seasons: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
TMDb: 10.0/10
  • Language: English

Other episodes for this season

Episode 1
Episode 1 - Episode 1
Episode 2
Episode 2 - Episode 2
Episode 3
Episode 3 - Episode 3
Episode 4
Episode 4 - Episode 4
Episode 5
Episode 5 - Episode 5
Episode 6
Episode 6 - Episode 6
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