River Cottage Australia
River Cottage Australia is a TV show on SBS ONE. The long-running popular program has been available since 2018. A total of 96 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in May 2024.
Last episode
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48:33River Cottage Australia
Paul welcomes home his 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. He welcomes two new friends to the farm, with expert Passata knowledge passed down by g...
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46:59Paul’s pasture poultry have all grown up and it’s processing time. Chris Franks is back to share his knowledge and wisdom. Another River Cottage favourite returns; Iain Hamilton gives Paul a hand building a special barbecue grill. He takes the grill to the annual Bermagui Seaside Fair and hosts his second stall, and it’s f...
48:23Paul has always known that farm life isn't easy, but when he's faced with a tough task his experiences from last season prove to be useful. The CWA ladies seek Paul's skills with an important charity event, and Paul's got to come up with the goods for a catering challenge.
48:44Paul gets some goats but the going gets gruff when he tries to milk them for the first time. His cheese making skills get challenged by local friend Erica when they enter into the secret world of cheese making. The big event of the month is the Bega Show is just around the corner and Paul is relying on his friend Tabitha t...
48:43Paul 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?
46:59Time 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?
Season 1
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47:01It’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...
45:53The 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...
47:40River 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...
47:42Paul's dream is to one day make River Cottage Australia self-sufficient, and he's well on the way. With his own herbs, vegetables, eggs and cream from Bessie the cow, he whips up his first ever 'all from the farm' meal. But not all is going so well. Flies are a constant issue, especially in Paul's country kitchen. She meet...
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...
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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...
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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? 49:22 Expired
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. 50:19 Expired
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 ... 51:17 Expired
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? 50:31 Expired
After 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...