When Frank Walsh, a hunter, and collector of rare and exotic animals, bags a priceless white jaguar for a zoo, he figures it'll be smooth sailing to a big payday. But the ship bearing Frank's precious cargo has two predators caged in its hold: the cat and a political assassin being extradited to the U.S. After the assassin breaks free and then frees the jaguar, Frank feverishly stalks the ship's cramped corridors in hot pursuit of his prey, right...

As winter nears, Hugh would like to make some money at the Borough Farmers' Market, where he and Michael wind up making a small fortune. Then, after a day of bass fishing, Hugh attends a Halloween Party and partakes in Pumpkin Fettling.

It is eel migration season, and Hugh learns how to weave a unique basket trap to catch them in the river. He also joins the Chideock Cider Circle for the fall apple harvest, learns the art of cider pressing, and attends a pheasant hunt.

Eager to secure fishing rights to the cottage's lake, Hugh makes a wager with his landlord Antony Hichens: If Hugh can prepare a meal of carp that satisfies Antony and his guests, then Hugh shall have fishing rights to the property's lake.

Hugh embarks to sell his entire tomato harvest at the Farmer's Market by offering a diverse range of products under the brand name: The River Cottage Glutton. Hugh also makes a bet with a rival grower as to who will sell more at market.

Naked Science investigates how asteroids affect Earth, and how the planet can avert another impact.

It is February at River Cottage, and there is precious little to eat in the pantry. But that does not stop Hugh from building "Chickenopolis." Hugh also navigates the River Brit to the sea, and receives surprising news about his sheep.

Hugh is determined to successfully harvest his own hay this season. He also clears his polytunnel of peas and beans in preparation for the Bridport Farmers' Market, and receives local assistance to turn his wool into fashionable garments.

Hugh has lived in River Cottage for six months, and that means his pigs have a date with butcher Ray Smith. It also means it is time for a party. Hugh also learns a remarkable technique for catching razor clams down by the seashore.

Hugh arrives at River Cottage to begin his dream life away from the city sprawl and immediately sets to work preparing the land for his new vegetable garden and finding livestock. Hugh also attempts spearfishing and meets his new landlord.