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 fruits of farm labour were an important part of life. Now, Hugh is ready to take that experiment in downshifting and the message of sustainability Down Under. In River Cottage Australia, Hugh hands the River Cottage baton to Australian counterpart and Tasmanian chef, Paul West, who faces new challenges as he attempts to set up his own farm near the historic and picturesque village of Central Tilba on the New South Wales Far South Coast.
River Cottage Australia was broadcast on SBS ONE at Monday 7 October 2024, 08:00. This episode was initially placed on Monday 12 August 2024.
