There's an enormous amount of farm work to be done on the estate in the lead-up to the festive season, including the hay harvest to make food for the animals over winter.

Peter travels to the Royal Agricultural Society's annual show with sheep expert Richard Spencer to choose a new ram for the flock. Back at the farm, Ruth makes mincemeat for the Christmas mince pies. She also prepares for the hoped-for hay harvest celebration with some essentials - bread and butter.

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