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The triumphs and tribulations of some very different farming families, from all over the beautiful and remote Scottish countryside.

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Upcoming Releases
Channel Episode Time
Upcoming Release
D-Day for Dairy Farmers
Series 8 12. D-Day for Dairy Farmers
Behind on the dairy shed build, Lucy and Adam still need to buy cows to milk. Callum and Zara are building for their future, and Terrence’s heart appointment gives cause to reflect.
⏱ 59 mins
Your Time
Wed 13 May · 19:00
UK
Wed 13 May · 19:00
Channel
BBC Scotland
Upcoming Release
Episode
D-Day for Dairy Farmers
Series 8 12. D-Day for Dairy Farmers
Behind on the dairy shed build, Lucy and Adam still need to buy cows to milk. Callum and Zara are building for their future, and Terrence’s heart appointment gives cause to reflect.
⏱ 59 mins
Time
Your Time
Wed 13 May · 19:00
UK
Wed 13 May · 19:00
Repeats
Channel Episode Time
Repeat
Mystery Thief
Series 8: 11. Mystery Thief
Emma's trail cams capture a family of hungry otters, big money is at stake for Ally at a prestigious ram sale, and it’s showtime on Arran for Callum and Zara’s young kids.
⏱ 59 mins
Your Time
Mon 11 May · 13:00
UK
Mon 11 May · 13:00
Repeat
Bundle of Joy
Series 8: 10. Bundle of Joy
Andrew and Gayle’s baby boy arrives amidst the busy summer season, the dairy shed build takes its toll on Adam’s leg, and Ally and his crofting pals shear sheep on a remote island.
⏱ 59 mins
Your Time
Mon 11 May · 18:00
UK
Mon 11 May · 18:00
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Mystery Thief
Emma's trail cams capture a family of hungry otters, big money is at stake for Ally at a prestigious ram sale, and it’s showtime on Arran for Callum and Zara’s young kids.
⏱ 59 mins
Time
Your Time
Mon 11 May · 13:00
UK
Mon 11 May · 13:00
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Bundle of Joy
Andrew and Gayle’s baby boy arrives amidst the busy summer season, the dairy shed build takes its toll on Adam’s leg, and Ally and his crofting pals shear sheep on a remote island.
⏱ 59 mins
Time
Your Time
Mon 11 May · 18:00
UK
Mon 11 May · 18:00

Available for Streaming

Series 7 12. You Reap What You Sow

12. You Reap What You Sow

Andy and Jo bring in their crops to discover if they have made the grade. Meanwhile, Nick and Holly are diversifying to secure their farming future, and the Bakers get their own milking cow.
Duration: 59 mins First broadcast: 21 Jan 2025
Availability: Available for over a year (until 13 Nov 2029)
Series 7 11. Handing over the Reins

11. Handing over the Reins

The Thomsons thrash out plans for Nick to take over the family farm. Meanwhile, the Imrie's farm-to-fork event is hit by a storm, and Sally takes her son to market to sell his own lambs.
Duration: 59 mins First broadcast: 21 Jan 2025
Availability: Available for over a year (until 13 Nov 2029)
Series 7 10. An Island Wedding

10. An Island Wedding

On Papay, Paul and Mel juggle farm work with wedding prep, while Sally’s ewes in Caithness have been struck by a mystery illness. Jo and Andy turn lambs into much-needed cash.
Duration: 59 mins First broadcast: 21 Jan 2025
Availability: Available for over a year (until 13 Nov 2029)
Series 7 9. Summer Festival Fun and Games

9. Summer Festival Fun and Games

The Imries prepare for their biggest event so far, but online ticket sales go down. Nick has a new business idea, while the Bakers pause shearing to join the Papay Fun Weekend.
Duration: 59 mins First broadcast: 21 Jan 2025
Availability: Available for over a year (until 13 Nov 2029)
Series 7 8. Royal Highland Showtime

8. Royal Highland Showtime

Andy and Jo compete at the Royal Highland Show. Sally juggles sheep and children while shearing her flock, and the Imrie family's event business kicks off in style.
Duration: 59 mins First broadcast: 21 Jan 2025
Availability: Available for over a year (until 13 Nov 2029)
Series 7 7. Island Farming on the Edge

7. Island Farming on the Edge

Paul turns to the community for help with a ewe in distress. The loss of some land puts succession into focus for Nick, while Ben and Matt race to get the event site ready on time.
Duration: 59 mins First broadcast: 21 Jan 2025
Availability: Available for over a year (until 13 Nov 2029)
Series 7 6. Lambs, Crops and Chicken Pox

6. Lambs, Crops and Chicken Pox

In the midst of lambing, Sally's son William gets chicken pox. Storms cause a lambing nightmare for Nick and his easy-care sheep, and Jo and Andy must dig up precious wheat fields.
Duration: 59 mins First broadcast: 21 Jan 2025
Availability: Available for over a year (until 13 Nov 2029)
Series 7 5. New Life on the Farm

5. New Life on the Farm

With no hospital on Papay, Mel must have her baby on mainland Orkney. Nick and Derek fight to keep a calf alive, and a nursery group get a lambing surprise at the Imrie family farm.
Duration: 59 mins First broadcast: 21 Jan 2025
Availability: Available for over a year (until 13 Nov 2029)
Series 7 4. Lamb-ageddon

4. Lamb-ageddon

John and Antoinette have their hands full, as Ben’s had to take a full-time job. The Morrises have a very difficult lambing, and Sally gets some long-awaited news.
Duration: 59 mins First broadcast: 21 Jan 2025
Availability: Available for over a year (until 13 Nov 2029)
Series 7 3. Pig Pandemonium

3. Pig Pandemonium

The Imries wrestle stubborn pigs, while it's Nick’s easycare sheep versus dad’s trad breeds. On Papa Westray, Paul's ram has had a secret rendezvous with two ewes.
Duration: 59 mins First broadcast: 21 Jan 2025
Availability: Available for over a year (until 13 Nov 2029)
Series 7 2. Chasm in the Wheat Field

2. Chasm in the Wheat Field

A chasm appears in Andy and Jo’s wheat field, single mum Sally pregnancy-scans her ewes, while the Imrie family discuss an events business set-up to take pressure off the farm.
Duration: 59 mins First broadcast: 21 Jan 2025
Availability: Available for over a year (until 13 Nov 2029)
Series 7 1. Taking Over the Family Farm

1. Taking Over the Family Farm

It’s a big year as Nick prepares to take over the family farm from dad, Derek. Jo and Andy await the fate of their swamped crops, and Paul and Mel trade farm tools for fish and chips.
Duration: 59 mins First broadcast: 8pm 21 Jan 2025
Availability: Available for over a year (until 13 Nov 2029)

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The next broadcast of This Farming Life airs at Mon 11 May · 13:00(UK: Mon 11 May · 13:00) on BBC Scotland.

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