Tales From River Cottage

Hugh reminisces about the early days at River Cottage.

Hugh recalls the progress of his horticultural skills over his 3 years in Dorset

Hugh celebrates his growing affection for pigs and pork over his 3 years as a Dorset smallholder.

Good friends and helpful neighbours are anessential part of the rural idyll, and the theme for this programme.

Hugh's argument is that the life of a small holder should not be one of ascetic self denial, but thoroughly good living.

The difference between a veg garden and a smallholding is simple: livestock.

When it comes to acquainting yourself with the curious local customs of your newfound rural home, Hugh's basic message is: get stuck in, and no half measures.

Hugh explains how the river and sea offer thesmallholder a combination of escape and adventure.

Hugh recalls three years of tuning in to the wild Dorset landscape; and then feeding off it.

Having made his decision to stay in Dorset and continue the rural life, Hugh considers the big question