River Cottage Australia

River Cottage Australia (2013)

Fifteen years ago, English celebrity chef, television personality, food writer and campaigner on food and environmental issues 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.

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall

Series, 2013, Cooking, Food/Wine, Lifestyle


River Cottage Australia - TV Showtimes

Saturday, April 27

2:40am

River Cottage Australia ‘One Hours Series - 1, Episode 4’

SBS Food

River Cottage Australia

'One Hours Series - 1, Episode 4'

SBS Food, 2:40am, Sat, 27 Apr 2024, 55 minutes

REPEAT

With 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 his new rural community, he discovers one of the joys of country life - the local food swap. Armed with seafood he’s foraged nearby, Paul scores a boxful of unusual fruits, vegetables and wild game, which he uses to create a hearty winter meal.

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall

Series, 2013, Australia, English, Lifestyle, Cooking, Food/Wine


Monday, April 29

9:40pm

River Cottage Australia ‘One Hours Series - 1, Episode 5’

SBS Food

River Cottage Australia

'One Hours Series - 1, Episode 5'

SBS Food, 9:40pm, Mon, 29 Apr 2024, 55 minutes

REPEAT

Paul'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 meets a local sustainable farmer who introduces him to an ingenious all-natural solution. Down by the coast, it's Oyster Festival time. Paul tries his hand at the oyster shucking contest and then creates a traditional coastal favourite, a delicious oyster pie.

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall

Series, 2013, Australia, English, Lifestyle, Cooking, Food/Wine


Tuesday, April 30

2:40am

River Cottage Australia ‘One Hours Series - 1, Episode 5’

SBS Food

River Cottage Australia

'One Hours Series - 1, Episode 5'

SBS Food, 2:40am, Tue, 30 Apr 2024, 55 minutes

REPEAT

Paul'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 meets a local sustainable farmer who introduces him to an ingenious all-natural solution. Down by the coast, it's Oyster Festival time. Paul tries his hand at the oyster shucking contest and then creates a traditional coastal favourite, a delicious oyster pie.

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall

Series, 2013, Australia, English, Lifestyle, Cooking, Food/Wine


9:30pm

River Cottage Australia ‘Series 1, Episode 6’

SBS Food

River Cottage Australia

'Series 1, Episode 6'

SBS Food, 9:30pm, Tue, 30 Apr 2024, 60 minutes

REPEAT

Back on the farm, Paul's busy building a pig pen, before taking delivery of a small herd that will hopefully one day feed him. He prepares a pork dish using one of the tastiest and most under-used parts of the animal, before heading off to the local harvest festival bake-off. With the help of a country cooking champion, Paul enters his pumpkin scones into the hard-fought contest. But will his entries rise to the occasion?

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall

Series, Australia, English, Lifestyle, Cooking, Food/Wine, Season 1 Episode 6


Wednesday, May 1

2:30am

River Cottage Australia ‘Series 1, Episode 6’

SBS Food

River Cottage Australia

'Series 1, Episode 6'

SBS Food, 2:30am, Wed, 1 May 2024, 60 minutes

REPEAT

Back on the farm, Paul's busy building a pig pen, before taking delivery of a small herd that will hopefully one day feed him. He prepares a pork dish using one of the tastiest and most under-used parts of the animal, before heading off to the local harvest festival bake-off. With the help of a country cooking champion, Paul enters his pumpkin scones into the hard-fought contest. But will his entries rise to the occasion?

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall

Series, Australia, English, Lifestyle, Cooking, Food/Wine, Season 1 Episode 6


9:30pm

River Cottage Australia ‘One Hours Series - 1, Episode 7’

SBS Food

River Cottage Australia

'One Hours Series - 1, Episode 7'

SBS Food, 9:30pm, Wed, 1 May 2024, 60 minutes

REPEAT

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 collecting old chook feathers, but what on earth for? Could there be something fishy going on? And as we head to the coast nearby, Paul learns that there's more to seaweed than meets the eye. Not only is it good for the garden, he has an idea for a crispy new recipe.

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall

Series, 2013, Australia, English, Lifestyle, Cooking, Food/Wine


Thursday, May 2

2:30am

River Cottage Australia ‘One Hours Series - 1, Episode 7’

SBS Food

River Cottage Australia

'One Hours Series - 1, Episode 7'

SBS Food, 2:30am, Thu, 2 May 2024, 60 minutes

REPEAT

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 collecting old chook feathers, but what on earth for? Could there be something fishy going on? And as we head to the coast nearby, Paul learns that there's more to seaweed than meets the eye. Not only is it good for the garden, he has an idea for a crispy new recipe.

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall

Series, 2013, Australia, English, Lifestyle, Cooking, Food/Wine


9:30pm

River Cottage Australia ‘One Hours Series - 1, Episode 8’

SBS Food

River Cottage Australia

'One Hours Series - 1, Episode 8'

SBS Food, 9:30pm, Thu, 2 May 2024, 60 minutes

REPEAT

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 mass of leafy winter greens, and the citrus grove is thriving. They decide to harvest what they can as a starting point for a huge community cook-up they've got planned. But they’ll need more food to feed the hungry throng. At the beach, Paul instructs Hugh in the fine art of beach-worm catching. Will they be able to catch the bait, let alone enough fish for a feed?

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall

Series, 2013, Australia, English, Lifestyle, Cooking, Food/Wine


Friday, May 3

2:30am

River Cottage Australia ‘One Hours Series - 1, Episode 8’

SBS Food

River Cottage Australia

'One Hours Series - 1, Episode 8'

SBS Food, 2:30am, Fri, 3 May 2024, 60 minutes

REPEAT

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 mass of leafy winter greens, and the citrus grove is thriving. They decide to harvest what they can as a starting point for a huge community cook-up they've got planned. But they’ll need more food to feed the hungry throng. At the beach, Paul instructs Hugh in the fine art of beach-worm catching. Will they be able to catch the bait, let alone enough fish for a feed?

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall

Series, 2013, Australia, English, Lifestyle, Cooking, Food/Wine


9:30pm

River Cottage Australia ‘Series 2, Episode 1’

SBS Food

River Cottage Australia

'Series 2, Episode 1'

SBS Food, 9:30pm, Fri, 3 May 2024, 60 minutes

REPEAT

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? More than ever he'll need to rely on the expertise of friends and neighbours to help him expand the farm. He has got big plans to increase his livestock and has his sights set on impregnating some of the farm animals but as Paul quickly learns you can’t control nature.

Paul West

Series, 2014, Australia, English, Lifestyle, Cooking, Food/Wine, Season 2 Episode 1


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