19 stories
Exeter Ecstasy
Veterinarian Nneka treats animals with care—but the thick Togolese farmer who brings her sick livestock keeps returning with healthy animals just to see her again.
Cotswold Wool
Rare breed shepherd Margaret tends Cotswold sheep on historic common land. When knitwear designer James needs authentic fleece, she gives him more than wool.
Cotswolds Honey
At a honey farm in the Cotswolds, beekeeper Margaret introduces a stressed city exec to the sweetness of slowing down—in every sense.
Devon Cream
At a Devon dairy farm, stressed food critic Marcus discovers that farmer's daughter Jess has talents beyond award-winning clotted cream.
龙井采茶娘 | The Longjing Tea Picker of Hangzhou
杭州龙井村的茶山上，一位丰满的采茶女用双手采摘春天，也采摘爱情... On the tea mountains of Hangzhou's Longjing Village, a curvaceous tea picker harvests spring and love with her hands...
Kent Hop
In the hop gardens of Kent, farmer Rosemary maintains brewing heritage that once drew thousands from London. When craft brewer James needs authentic hops, she cultivates something unexpected.
Kent Orchard
During apple harvest, cider maker Patricia takes on a volunteer worker who's running from London—and discovers he has unexpected talents.
Lincolnshire Farm
When London investment banker Tom inherits a fenland farm, he finds guidance from neighbor Sarah—whose agricultural expertise leads to unexpected cultivation.
בגרות במושב | Moshav Maturity
A young woman returns to her moshav after years abroad and finds her childhood neighbor—now a widower—has become irresistible.
Русские Истории | Russian Culture Tales 76-80
Five passionate tales of Russian countryside and village life. Пять страстных историй о русской деревне.
Somerset Cider
Traditional cider maker Gwen runs the last scrumpy barn in Somerset. When London drinks writer Hugh arrives, she shows him what 'real' actually means.
The Quilting Bee Quickie
The Gee's Bend quilting circle has been meeting for generations. When a handsome art collector comes to document their work, one widow discovers her fingers are still nimble.
Yorkshire Dale
In the heart of the Dales, dry stone waller Jean maintains boundaries that have stood for centuries. When photographer Michael captures her work, she captures something too.
Norwich Nectar
Beekeeper Oluchi sells the sweetest honey in Norfolk. When customer Graham helps her with a delivery, she shows him that honey isn't the only sweet thing on offer.
Warlingham Warmth
Alpaca farmer Adaeze raises therapeutic animals on her Warlingham smallholding. When anxious writer Marcus visits for animal therapy, she shows him that the most calming presence isn't always four-legged.
The Geel Jire
Geel jire means camel herder—a traditional Somali occupation. She's a thick widow who inherited her husband's herd. When he joins her caravan crossing the Somali desert, she teaches him about more than camels. The nights are cold, but she keeps him warm.
Burco Blues
Burco is Somaliland's livestock capital. When he visits to see his father's camel herds, the thick widow who manages the family compound shows him how hospitality works in the countryside. Some traditions are very hands-on.
Caano Geel
Caano geel—camel milk—is a Somali delicacy. When he visits his family's rural village, the thick widow who tends the camels offers him a taste. But the milk isn't the only thing she's been saving for a special visitor.
The Breakdown
His car dies on a rural highway. She's the only one who stops. Her farmhouse is closer than any mechanic. Dinner, wine, a guest room he never makes it to.