Edwardian Farm

Archaeologists Alex and Peter and historian Ruth arrive at Morwhellam Quay in Devon. They examine the buildings and tools from the Edwardian period.

It's October and the Edwardian farmers branch out into new ventures like market gardening, all year round egg production and beef cattle.

It's December and, as winter sets in, the team must face the challenge of earning a living in one of the hardest months of the year.

It's January and the harsh winter forces to further explore the ways in which an Edwardian farmer makes a living away from the farm.

It's February and the team approach the half way point in their year on the Edwardian Farm.

It's March and the team greets the long-awaited arrival of Spring.

It's April and the fishing season has arrived - a time when Devon's fisherman-farmers' went to sea.

It's May and, with Empire Day approaching, a very special boat comes to the Valley.

It's June - and the team head up to Dartmoor to discover the ways in which Edwardian farmers took advantage of this landscape to add to their income.

It's July, a busy month. It's time to bring in the cherry harvest with the help of their Dartmoor pony Laddy, and enjoy a cherry feast to celebrate.

August brings the climax of the farming year - and the end of the team's 12 months on the Edwardian Farm.