Our Yorkshire Farm

When the older children return to school, their parents are left caring for the spring lambs and two toddlers at home. The girls then buy a pony at a horse fair, but find it hard to get the animal home safely.

The episode centres on a family whose older children have gone back to school. With the school doors closing behind them, the parents are left to manage the household chores and look after the younger members of the flock, as well as their two toddlers. The shift means the adults become the primary caregivers for both livestock and the little ones. As the term begins, the parents find themselves tending to the spring lambs while also caring for the two little children. Meanwhile, the girls take advantage of a horse fair and purchase a pony. Their plan to bring the pony home proves tougher than imagined, and the excitement quickly turns to challenge when they discover that getting the animal back to the farm is far from straightforward. The narrative highlights the juggling act required of the parents, who must balance the demands of livestock with the needs of their toddlers. It also follows the girls' determination as they confront the practical difficulties of transporting a newly bought pony across the countryside. The parents' efforts are tested as they try to keep the lambs safe while looking after the toddlers. By episode’s end, the family has learned to juggle school holidays and farm life, underscoring how their routine shifts when the older children are absent and how the struggle to bring the pony home serves as a focal point for the day’s events.