In 1999 Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall decided to quit the bustle of London and take on the life of a smallholder at River Cottage, a former gamekeeper's cottage in Dorset. The aim: self-sufficiency; to grow his own vegetables and raise his own animals for food. Over the years several series have been produced covering his experiences and watching his rural empire grow. [ Note - This show is an attempt to consolidate all the separate River Cottage series into one. It is currently a work in progress so expect more changes. Do not add things to it without first consulting in the forum: http://forums.thetvdb.com/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=8019&sid=fdf16ea60330a998bad8e57ad28a47ce ]