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For hill shepherds Amanda and Clive Owen, the race is on to make the farm's hay crop in the searing heat, while also entertaining their nine kids during the summer holidays

Documentary following hill shepherds Amanda and Clive Owen, who live on one of the most remote farms in Britain with their nine children

For hill shepherds Amanda and Clive Owen, the race is on to make the farm's hay crop in the searing heat, while also entertaining their nine kids during the summer holidays

All hands are on deck to prepare sheep for the auction ring, while Amanda and Clive Owen's children are busy baking entries for the village farm show

Documentary following hill shepherds Amanda and Clive Owen, who live on one of the most remote farms in Britain with their nine children

All hands are on deck to prepare sheep for the auction ring, while Amanda and Clive Owen's children are busy baking entries for the village farm show

Documentary following hill shepherds Amanda and Clive Owen, who live on one of the most remote farms in Britain with their nine children

The nine Owen children are finally released from school as the Easter holidays begin, giving the whole household a brief respite. With the term over, the youngsters look forward to the countryside activities that mark the season, and the family gathers to prepare for the upcoming festivities. Edith and Violet spend time learning the ins and outs of lambing season, observing the routine of shepherding and the care required for newborn lambs, and they are shown the proper techniques for handling ewes and their young. Meanwhile, Clemmie discovers a lamb that has suffered a broken leg and promptly steps in to help, offering the injured animal the assistance it needs and showing the children’s compassion.

When the older siblings head back to school, their parents are left to look after the spring lambs and their two little ones. With the younger children in charge of the farm animals, the family’s routine shifts. Meanwhile, the two girls attend a local horse fair where they manage to purchase a pony. The excitement of acquiring the animal quickly turns to a challenge, as they find it difficult to transport the pony back home. Their efforts to bring the new pony into the household prove more demanding than they anticipated. They try several methods to move it, but each proves cumbersome and time‑consuming.

The nine Owen children are finally released from school as the Easter holidays begin, giving the whole household a brief respite. With the term over, the youngsters look forward to the countryside activities that mark the season, and the family gathers to prepare for the upcoming festivities. Edith and Violet spend time learning the ins and outs of lambing season, observing the routine of shepherding and the care required for newborn lambs, and they are shown the proper techniques for handling ewes and their young. Meanwhile, Clemmie discovers a lamb that has suffered a broken leg and promptly steps in to help, offering the injured animal the assistance it needs and showing the children’s compassion.

When the older siblings head back to school, their parents are left to look after the spring lambs and their two little ones. With the younger children in charge of the farm animals, the family’s routine shifts. Meanwhile, the two girls attend a local horse fair where they manage to purchase a pony. The excitement of acquiring the animal quickly turns to a challenge, as they find it difficult to transport the pony back home. Their efforts to bring the new pony into the household prove more demanding than they anticipated. They try several methods to move it, but each proves cumbersome and time‑consuming.

As the warm season begins, the foremost task for the crew is to round up the entire flock of one thousand sheep that have been roaming the moors, and to get them ready for the shearing that follows. The operation demands swift coordination, as the animals must be gathered, inspected and prepared before the heat intensifies. All of this hinges on the availability of the quadbikes, which the team uses to chase and herd the sheep across the rugged terrain. However, the plan unravels when the quadbikes are stolen, leaving the crew without the essential transport needed to manage the herd. The loss throws the shearing schedule into jeopardy and forces the team to scramble for an alternative solution.

As summer draws to a close, the Owens family begins the annual task of cutting and stacking hay, hoping to amass a sufficient store of fodder for the animals that will need it once the colder months arrive. Their efforts progress methodically, each sheaf added to the growing pile. Yet an unexpected storm rolls in, bringing heavy rain and wind that abruptly halts the work before the fields are fully harvested. With the hay cut short, the Owens are left worrying that the remaining supply will be inadequate to keep their livestock fed throughout the winter, and they fear the shortage may jeopardise the animals' survival.

As the warm season begins, the foremost task for the crew is to round up the entire flock of one thousand sheep that have been roaming the moors, and to get them ready for the shearing that follows. The operation demands swift coordination, as the animals must be gathered, inspected and prepared before the heat intensifies. All of this hinges on the availability of the quadbikes, which the team uses to chase and herd the sheep across the rugged terrain. However, the plan unravels when the quadbikes are stolen, leaving the crew without the essential transport needed to manage the herd. The loss throws the shearing schedule into jeopardy and forces the team to scramble for an alternative solution.

As summer draws to a close, the Owens family begins the annual task of cutting and stacking hay, hoping to amass a sufficient store of fodder for the animals that will need it once the colder months arrive. Their efforts progress methodically, each sheaf added to the growing pile. Yet an unexpected storm rolls in, bringing heavy rain and wind that abruptly halts the work before the fields are fully harvested. With the hay cut short, the Owens are left worrying that the remaining supply will be inadequate to keep their livestock fed throughout the winter, and they fear the shortage may jeopardise the animals' survival.

The Owens family see off Raven as she prepares to head off to university, marking a bittersweet moment for the household. While the older sibling embraces the prospect of higher education, four‑year‑old Clemmy stands on the brink of his first day at school, yet he feels uneasy about leaving the familiar comforts of the farm behind. The scene today captures the contrasting emotions of departure and anticipation, with Raven’s excitement for university tempered by the family's affectionate goodbye, and Clemmy’s nervousness about swapping farm life for a classroom environment. Both children face new chapters, each deeply grappling with their own reservations.

The Owens family see off Raven as she prepares to head off to university, marking a bittersweet moment for the household. While the older sibling embraces the prospect of higher education, four‑year‑old Clemmy stands on the brink of his first day at school, yet he feels uneasy about leaving the familiar comforts of the farm behind. The scene today captures the contrasting emotions of departure and anticipation, with Raven’s excitement for university tempered by the family's affectionate goodbye, and Clemmy’s nervousness about swapping farm life for a classroom environment. Both children face new chapters, each deeply grappling with their own reservations.

With the arrival of autumn, the household turns its attention to the upcoming breeding season, a time that traditionally demands a great deal of effort from everyone. This year, however, the situation is complicated by Clive’s ongoing recovery from surgery and Raven’s absence while he attends university. Consequently, the onus falls largely on Amanda and the other children, who must shoulder the bulk of the work and navigate the pressures that accompany the season’s preparations. Their task proves especially demanding, as they juggle the usual responsibilities with the added strain of supporting a recovering family member and coping with a sibling’s distance.

With the arrival of autumn, the household turns its attention to the upcoming breeding season, a time that traditionally demands a great deal of effort from everyone. This year, however, the situation is complicated by Clive’s ongoing recovery from surgery and Raven’s absence while he attends university. Consequently, the onus falls largely on Amanda and the other children, who must shoulder the bulk of the work and navigate the pressures that accompany the season’s preparations. Their task proves especially demanding, as they juggle the usual responsibilities with the added strain of supporting a recovering family member and coping with a sibling’s distance.

All nine of the youngsters are back at the family home for the Christmas holidays. Clemmy finds herself busy looking after a newborn calf that was born premature, tending to its needs throughout the festive period. Meanwhile, Clive has managed to restore an old, rather ramshackle piece of equipment, intending to use it for cooking the traditional Christmas roast. Clemmy's focus on the fragile calf keeps her away from the kitchen, while Clive's work on the antiquated device occupies much of his day, underscoring the household's bustling holiday preparations. The two siblings are each occupied with their respective tasks as the household prepares for the celebrations, each contributing in their own way to the season’s preparations.

All nine of the youngsters are back at the family home for the Christmas holidays. Clemmy finds herself busy looking after a newborn calf that was born premature, tending to its needs throughout the festive period. Meanwhile, Clive has managed to restore an old, rather ramshackle piece of equipment, intending to use it for cooking the traditional Christmas roast. Clemmy's focus on the fragile calf keeps her away from the kitchen, while Clive's work on the antiquated device occupies much of his day, underscoring the household's bustling holiday preparations. The two siblings are each occupied with their respective tasks as the household prepares for the celebrations, each contributing in their own way to the season’s preparations.

Edith and Violet comb through the old barn, trying to uncover any clues left by those who lived there before. Their search focuses on signs of previous occupants, examining every corner for evidence of past habitation. They move slowly among the dust‑laden rafters, noting worn floorboards and faded markings that might hint at former lives. In the process they stumble upon a stash of toy steam locomotives, which prompts Clive and the lads to launch a restoration scheme, reviving the miniature trains. The boys' excitement is immediate, and they've set about cleaning, repairing and repainting the tiny engines. This unexpected find sparks a full‑scale project to bring the collection back to life.

Edith and Violet comb through the old barn, trying to uncover any clues left by those who lived there before. Their search focuses on signs of previous occupants, examining every corner for evidence of past habitation. They move slowly among the dust‑laden rafters, noting worn floorboards and faded markings that might hint at former lives. In the process they stumble upon a stash of toy steam locomotives, which prompts Clive and the lads to launch a restoration scheme, reviving the miniature trains. The boys' excitement is immediate, and they've set about cleaning, repairing and repainting the tiny engines. This unexpected find sparks a full‑scale project to bring the collection back to life.