Series 4 of Fletcher’s Family Farm ended at this time, Sunday, April 14
Kelvin stated he might battle to let go of the farm(Image: ITV)
The closing episode of Kelvin and Liz Fletcher’s ITV show aired at this time, which means this time subsequent week a brand new collection can be on our screens as an alternative. Fletcher’s Family Farm follows the married couple as they navigate life on their farm, not far from Liverpool.
The show has been a daily fixture at 11:30am every week. However, subsequent week this gained’t be the case. From Sunday, April 19, Josie’s Taste of the West Country will take over that point slot.
The synopsis for the opening episode of Josie’s Taste of the West Country reads: “Proud Bristolian Josie Gibson goes on a culinary tour of the region, meeting local producers, sampling regional delicacies, and celebrating people, flavours and landscapes.
“She begins in Gloucestershire, saddling up for a scenic journey earlier than assembly Countryfile’s Adam Henson and his particular pigs, and serving to chef Paul Ainsworth make a decadent fondue – with mustard that was written about by William Shakespeare,” as reported by The Mirror.
Series four brought some remarkable highs for the Fletcher family, alongside some truly devastating lows. Not only were the family forced to vacate their farmhouse following a fire, but they also made the tragic discovery that their cow, Cherry, had died.
Kelvin said: “It’s absolutely heartbreaking. I’ve no idea at all about what’s caused it. I’m just surprised how shocking it is, to be honest, I’m just having a bit of shock.”
It comes after the ECHO reported how Kelvin and Liz revealed their aspirations for his or her kids to finally inherit the farm as they contemplated what lies forward. In an ITV episode aired in March, the couple mentioned the Fletcher’s merchandise they market, which contribute to “maintain the farm thriving”.
The pair, who found themselves without accommodation following a recent blaze, came up with a plan to generate income from their sheep’s fleece. Liz detailed how shearing the animals actually costs them money, and by converting the wool into blankets, they could recoup some of those expenses.
She highlighted the harsh reality confronting farmers, needing to expand their operations to boost earnings because “farmers are struggling”.
Expressing her vision for what’s to come and the significance of involving their children in the agricultural business, Liz said: “Having the youngsters concerned and serving to simply makes it particular, as a result of they will in the future, hopefully, take over, and me and Kelvin could be within the Bahamas.
“So I’m hoping that the kids are doing all this, and we’re just sitting back, and they’re sending us money.”
Kelvin added: “You know what I’d really love, for instance in, I do not know, 20 years from now, that I’m simply sort of the farm handyman, the farm labourer, and that the youngsters are working an enormous farming enterprise.”
Liz requested if Kelvin would ever let go of the enterprise, to which he added: “I believe that is most likely the toughest factor for many farming households, to let go.”
