River Cottage — Season 6
Looking back at his life at River Cottage Hugh discovers that he has learnt a set of rules - or principles - to grow by, to cook by and even to live by. This series distils the River Cottage experienc
About this season
Looking back at his life at River Cottage Hugh discovers that he has learnt a set of rules - or principles - to grow by, to cook by and even to live by. This series distils the River Cottage experience into six main principles for living Hugh's simple life: being thrifty (nose-to-tail eating), making the most of the wild larder, getting the best of what is local and seasonal, celebrating food with friends and neighbours, growing your own fruit and veg, and killing for the pot.
Episodes (6)
1. Growing Your Own
Aired 19 October 2005
Hugh's journey towards self-sufficiency started out with a modest vegetable patch and a handful of animals, but he soon realised the importance of growing your own fruit, vegetables and meat.
2. Thrift and Graft
Aired 26 October 2005
From learning to make felt from his sheep's fleeces to trying to revive traditions of tripe eating at the local farmers market, Hugh's determined that no part of his precious livestock should ever go to waste.
3. Going Local
Aired 2 November 2005
Continuing his retrospective assessment of the vital elements of rural life, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall looks back on his ever-increasing commitment to sourcing his food locally.
4. The Wild Harvest
Aired 9 November 2005
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall looks back on the part that wild food has played over his six years of Dorset downshifting.
5. One for the Pot
Aired 16 November 2005
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall looks back on his experiences of bagging 'one for the pot' from the rabbits that are eating his lettuces.
6. Feasting and Fun
Aired 23 November 2005
Hugh revisits some of his finest food gatherings, including a blossom party picnic and an annual cider knees-up.