River Cottage Australia

2013
4.6
30 reviews
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Season 4 episodes (8)

1 Episode 1
3/29/16
Season-only
In the last year Paul's family has grown and so he employs a local guy called Harrison as his part-time farm hand. With the fencing an ongoing issue for Paul he finds a way to change the face and shape of the farm. Paul has grand plans to take his food message on the road with a retrofitted Food Van but has he bitten off more than he can chew?
2 Episode 2
11/16/16
Season-only
Paul gets important advice on how to transform the farm's future. Digger is reunited with someone very special and Paul bravely takes his food truck for its first test run at the local farmer's markets but he's a little unprepared!
3 Episode 3
3/29/16
Season-only
After ironing out some of the food van fumbles, Paul drives it over the mountains and into the "big smoke". In Canberra, he's overwhelmed by the urban growers he meets along the way and challenges the van to its ultimate test.
4 Episode 4
3/29/16
Season-only
While Paul is away Harrison is left to manage the farm. 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.
5 Episode 5
3/29/16
Season-only
Paul heads to Griffith and Narrandera and meets up with inspirational farmers who have reinvented themselves to survive. Can the knowledge he's gained apply to his own patch of paradise in Tilba?
6 Episode 6
3/29/16
Season-only
Still in the Riverina, Paul visits a wheat-farming mate who has changed the future of his town with beer. At the Wagga Wagga farmers' markets, Paul uses produce he's gathered to create an afternoon tea that delights the shoppers.
7 Episode 7
3/29/16
Season-only
Back on the farm it's time to make some much needed changes. Digger brings joy to some people in need. Darcy returns to solve a long time problem on the farm - can they get the water from the dam to all the gardens and livestock?
8 Episode 8
3/29/16
Season-only
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 special tribute to Tilba.

About this show

Fifteen years ago, Englishman Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, embarked on an experiment in sustainability and self-sufficiency. The resulting TV series, Escape to River Cottage and more than a dozen series since has served as an inspiration to the millions of viewers who want to embrace a simpler, healthier life. Now, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall is ready to take that experiment in downshifting and the message of sustainability down under, with River Cottage Australia.

Ratings and reviews

4.6
30 reviews
Ricardo Venero
October 8, 2021
It was a sad day for all viewers when River Cottage Australia ended. One of Australia's best lifestyle series ever. Paul West is obviously a great bloke who cares very much for the South Coast of NSW.
Rosalina Reardon
October 22, 2016
Very inspiring down to earth rural life. Well done Paul you're an inspiration. More success.
Eva Andrianopoulos
March 25, 2016
Could watch this over and over. We want to live like this