Tales From River Cottage

Name: Tales From River Cottage
Released: 2003-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall

TV Show · Reality

Hugh reminisces about the early days at River Cottage, and offers advice to would be smallholders on how to find their own rural escape hatch, and get started on the good life.

2003 · 24m

Starring Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall

EPISODE 1

Getting Started

When Hugh first arrives in Dorset, he quickly learns the importance of becoming friends with the locals and working together for their mutual benefit.
EPISODE 2

Your Garden of Eden

Hugh recalls the development of his impressive horticultural skills over his three years spent in Dorset.
EPISODE 3

The Joy of Pigs

Hugh celebrates his love of pigs and pork, and demonstrates how to make some dry-cured bacon and hams.
EPISODE 4

Friends and Neighbours

Hugh recalls his initiation into the rural Dorset community around River Cottage, highlighting the hospitality he enjoyed at home and away.
EPISODE 5

Business and Barter

Hugh looks back on the rise of his market garden enterprise and comes a bit unstuck with a traffic warden.
EPISODE 6

Chickens and Eggs

Hugh recalls the highs and lows of his difficult learning curve in regards to owning his own poultry.