Scottish farming series is perfect for fans missing Fletcher’s Family Farm
Fletcher’s Family Farm has reached the end of its latest series on ITV.
Back in 2020, former Emmerdale actor Kelvin Fletcher and his wife Liz swapped their Oldham residence for a 120-acre farm in the Peak District. Across the last three years, they’ve invited viewers into their lives, showcasing the realities of managing a working farm.
The Fletchers share the farm with their children – Marnie, Milo, and twins Mateusz and Maximus. The property remains a private operation and isn’t accessible to visitors on a regular basis.
Series four came to a close on Sunday, 12th April, marking what proved to be an especially demanding period for the family, with considerable emotional and financial pressures.
Audiences saw distressing scenes, including the devastating death of their cow Cherry, and the upheaval of being displaced from their home following a fire, reports the Mirror.
Following the broadcast of the series finale earlier this month, viewers responded after Kelvin and Liz shared: “Our last episode of the season airs today. You know what that calls for……cuppa tea time.”
Those already pining for the ups and downs of Fletcher’s Family Farm needn’t worry, as the BBC offers a programme examining the demanding balance between family commitments and agricultural work.
This Farming Life broadcasts on Thursday evenings at 8pm on BBC Two and iPlayer, following diverse farming families across Scotland’s breathtaking countryside.
The most recent series, launched in February, saw Ally Williamson open his farm to television cameras for 10 months.
The farmer is joined by his two children, Bethany and Noah, his partner, Maggie, and his parents, transforming the entire crofting venture into a genuine family enterprise.
The programme also chronicles another household, Hampshire dairy farmers Adam and Lucy Johnstone, along with their baby, who must secure a £4 million loan to move their entire operation north to Scotland.
Now in its eighth run, the programme has earned praise as “wonderful”, with one viewer commenting on IMDb: “Amazing programme giving a real insight into the daily life of farming.”
Another viewer remarked: “Can’t get enough of this series! This is such a wonderful, well-made series! The scenery is beautiful.”
A third viewer observed: “Honest, Heartfelt, and Hugely Important. This Farming Life has arguably done more in just a few series to promote understanding of the work, triumphs, and struggles of farmers than Countryfile has managed in over three decades.”
They continued: “Where other rural programmes can sometimes feel polished or detached, This Farming Life offers an honest, compassionate, and deeply human portrayal of what it means to live and work on the land in 21st-century Scotland.”
Producers have already greenlit a ninth series, scheduled to broadcast in 2027. The 12-part documentary series highlights the dedication and labour of farmers throughout the nation.
