STV Group PLC Channel 5 commissions STV Studios farming series
September 09 2020 - 1:00AM
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STV Group PLC
09 September 2020
Immediate Release: Wednesday 9 September 2020
New four-part farming series from STV Studios commissioned by
Channel 5
STV Studios has been commissioned to produce a new factual
series for Channel 5 helping British family farms transform into
successful new businesses.
With rising overheads, disease, changing weather patterns and
the devastating impact of Covid-19, some British farmers are
struggling to make ends meet. Our Family Farm Rescue (WT) will
highlight just how creative British farmers need to become when
faced with such uncertainty.
Set in four idyllic locations across the UK, the series will see
a group of farmers being given expert advice as they change their
farms and set off in a new direction. Delving deep into the roots
of their family farm, each will consider what lessons - if any -
can be learned from the past, whilst also looking to the future to
discover new, innovative ways of sourcing an income.
Barn renovations, farm shops, accommodation pods and glamping
retreats are some of the suggestions the show's contributors will
consider in their bid to revolutionise their generations-old
farms.
Across the 4 x 60" programmes, viewers will get to know the
farmers and their families as they follow their journeys into farm
diversification.
Production on Our Family Farm Rescue has already begun. It will
be executive produced by Rosy Marshall-McCrae and the Commissioning
Editor for Channel 5 is Daniel Pearl.
Craig Hunter, Creative Director of Factual at STV Studios, said:
"Farmers have been diversifying for generations, but it would seem
there's even more reason to transform their businesses and change
direction now. We've been encouraged by the response we've had from
farms of all different sizes and ages. There's certainly no end to
the list of opportunities available, which should make for a very
compelling series."
Daniel Pearl, Commissioning Editor at Channel 5, said: " Our
viewers love our farming shows and this new series will take a look
at modern day farming life focusing on the many challenges they
face today. Farmers across the UK are transforming their businesses
and we hope to help these British family farms thrive again."
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Media Contact : Kirstin Stevenson, STV Studios on 07803970106 or
email Kirstin.stevenson@stv.tv
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