Coast and Country Auctions

2018 NR 45m

Documentary series looking at the stories behind Britain's traditional markets and auctions that are at the heart of the country's rural and coastal economies.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Brixham 1

1. Brixham 1

Aired: Mar 30, 2018

The series opens by visiting the world-famous fish auction in Brixham, Devon ...

Episode 2 Builth Wells 1

2. Builth Wells 1

Aired: Apr 6, 2018

The Royal Welsh Showground in Builth Wells, mid Wales, hosts the Welsh Cob Au...

Episode 3 Exeter 1

3. Exeter 1

Aired: Apr 13, 2018

Exeter Livestock Market sits at the heart of Britain's farming heartlands of ...

Episode 4 Spalding 1

4. Spalding 1

Aired: Apr 20, 2018

Spalding Plant and Vegetable Auction in Lincolnshire is the oldest market of ...

Episode 5 Bala 1

5. Bala 1

Aired: Mar 9, 2018

Bala in Snowdonia, north Wales is home to one of the most important sheepdog ...

Episode 6 Builth Wells 2

6. Builth Wells 2

Aired: Mar 10, 2018

At the Welsh Cob Autumn Fair top cob breeder Julie Evans has 4 horses to sell...

Episode 7 Exeter 2

7. Exeter 2

Aired: Mar 16, 2018

At Exeter Livestock Market there are nearly 2,500 sheep to sell today. Seller...

Episode 8 Brixham 2

8. Brixham 2

Aired: Mar 23, 2018

Unpredictable prices and very early starts make for a tough life for auctione...

Episode 9 Bala 2

9. Bala 2

Aired: Mar 30, 2018

At the Bala Autumn Sale nearly 80 dogs are on sale to buyers from across the ...

Episode 10 Spalding 2

10. Spalding 2

Aired: Apr 6, 2018

Local farmer John Dix has nearly a tonne of potatoes to sell. Buyer James Daw...


Info about Coast and Country Auctions

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Two

Genres: Documentary