Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Comments |
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| 2. Young, Free Range And Single | 20240710 | Comedian and farmer Jim Smith always knew he was going to be a farmer, but his parents insisted he got an education. So, it was off to agricultural college for Jim in the big city of Aberdeen. 4 years of dancing, drinking and Dave Pearce's Dance Anthems mean Jim has a fair few stories to tell. Me and the Farmer is a stand up show chronicling Jim's life as a working farmer in rural Perthshire. This isn't an act. By day, Jim works the land and looks after his sheep and by night he performs stand up to sold out venues across Scotland. In each episode, Jim tells anecdotes about life on his family farm to a live audience in his nearest city of Perth. This is an honest, behind the scenes look at what it takes to be a modern farmer. Written and Performed by Jim Smith Produced by Lauren Mackay Sound by Andy Hay and Barry Jackson Photo credit: Chris Quilietti Dancing, Drinking and Dave Pearce - the soundtrack to Jim's youth. Stand-up show chronicling Jim Smith's life as a working farmer in rural Perthshire. Dancing, Drinking and Dave Pearce - the soundtrack to Jim's youth. Comedian and farmer Jim Smith shares tales from his life growing up on his farm in rural Perthshire. " | |
| 3. Mucking In And Mucking Out | 20240717 | Comedian and farmer Jim Smith grew up on a family farm with his mum, dad, sisters and his granny and grandad all in the one place. Being in such close proximity had its ups and its downs, with company never being an issue but tension and friction always a possibility. Me and the Farmer is a stand up show chronicling Jim's life as a working farmer in rural Perthshire. This isn't an act. By day, Jim works the land and looks after his sheep and by night he performs stand up to sold out venues across Scotland. In each episode, Jim tells anecdotes about life on his family farm to a live audience in his nearest city of Perth. This is an honest, behind the scenes look at what it takes to be a modern farmer. Written and Performed by Jim Smith Produced by Lauren Mackay Sound by Andy Hay and Barry Jackson Photo credit: Chris Quilietti In-fighting, in-laws and (a lack of) independence. Stand-up show chronicling Jim Smith's life as a working farmer in rural Perthshire. In-fighting, in-laws and (a lack of) independence. Comedian and farmer Jim Smith discusses family farming and the thorny issue of succession. " | |
| 4. Passionate About Potatoes | 20240724 | Jim's dad was passionate about tatties (that's potatoes!) and it's a passion he shared with his son. This episode is all about the folk who came to help pick the tatties and the berries in the local area - with people coming from all over Scotland the fields were full of parties and good banter. Me and the Farmer is a stand up show chronicling Jim's life as a working farmer in rural Perthshire. This isn't an act. By day, Jim works the land and looks after his sheep and by night he performs stand up to sold out venues across Scotland. In each episode, Jim tells anecdotes about life on his family farm to a live audience in his nearest city of Perth. This is an honest, behind the scenes look at what it takes to be a modern farmer. Written and Performed by Jim Smith Produced by Lauren Mackay Sound by Andy Hay and Barry Jackson Photo credit: Chris Quilietti It's all about the tatties and the berries! Stand-up show chronicling Jim Smith's life as a working farmer in rural Perthshire. It's all about the tatties and the berries! Comedian and farmer Jim Smith shares tales of growing up on his family farm in rural Perthshire. " | |
| 5. A Tup And Bull Story | 20240731 | It's all about the animals in this episode - from lambing nightmares to runaway collies and gassy cows. Me and the Farmer is a stand up show chronicling Jim's life as a working farmer in rural Perthshire. This isn't an act. By day, Jim works the land and looks after his sheep and by night he performs stand up to sold out venues across Scotland. In each episode, Jim tells anecdotes about life on his family farm to a live audience in his nearest city of Perth. This is an honest, behind the scenes look at what it takes to be a modern farmer. Written and Performed by Jim Smith Produced by Lauren Mackay Sound by Andy Hay and Barry Jackson Photo credit: Chris Quilietti Sheep, collies and why you should never milk a bull! Stand-up show chronicling Jim Smith's life as a working farmer in rural Perthshire. Sheep, collies and why you should never milk a bull! Comedian and farmer Jim Smith shares tales of growing up on his family farm in rural Perthshire. " It's all about the animals in this episode - from lambing nightmares to runaway collies and gassy cows. Me and the Farmer is a stand up show chronicling Jim's life as a working farmer in rural Perthshire. This isn't an act. By day, Jim works the land and looks after his sheep and by night he performs stand up to sold out venues across Scotland. In each episode, Jim tells anecdotes about life on his family farm to a live audience in his nearest city of Perth. This is an honest, behind the scenes look at what it takes to be a modern farmer. Written and Performed by Jim Smith Produced by Lauren Mackay Sound by Andy Hay and Barry Jackson Photo credit: Chris Quilietti Sheep, collies and why you should never milk a bull! Stand-up show chronicling Jim Smith's life as a working farmer in rural Perthshire. Sheep, collies and why you should never milk a bull! Comedian and farmer Jim Smith shares tales of growing up on his family farm in rural Perthshire. | |
| 01 | Born To Be A Farmer | 20240703 | Comedian and farmer Jim Smith is a proud Tuechter. What is a Tuechter? Well, Jim will tell you. Ewes, Coos and Tuechters - I hope you all speak 'farmer'. Comedian and farmer Jim Smith shares tales of growing up on his family farm in rural Perthshire. Comedian and farmer Jim Smith is a proud teuchter. What is a teuchter? Well, Jim will tell you. Photo credit: Chris Quilietti Ewes, Coos and Teuchters - I hope you all speak 'farmer'. Ewes, Coos and Teuchters - I hope you all speak 'farmer'. Comedian and farmer Jim Smith shares tales of growing up on his family farm in rural Perthshire. |
| 02 | Young, Free Range And Single | 20240710 | Comedian and farmer Jim Smith always knew he was going to be a farmer, but his parents insisted he got an education. So, it was off to agricultural college for Jim in the big city of Aberdeen. 4 years of dancing, drinking and Dave Pearce's Dance Anthems mean Jim has a fair few stories to tell. Photo credit: Chris Quilietti Dancing, Drinking and Dave Pearce - the soundtrack to Jim's youth. Dancing, Drinking and Dave Pearce - the soundtrack to Jim's youth. Comedian and farmer Jim Smith shares tales from his life growing up on his farm in rural Perthshire. |
| 03 | Mucking In And Mucking Out | 20240717 | Comedian and farmer Jim Smith grew up on a family farm with his mum, dad, sisters and his granny and grandad all in the one place. Being in such close proximity had its ups and its downs, with company never being an issue but tension and friction always a possibility. Photo credit: Chris Quilietti In Fighting, In Laws and (a lack of) Independence In Fighting, In Laws and (a lack of) Independence. Comedian and farmer Jim Smith discusses family farming and the thorny issue of succession. Me and the Farmer is a stand up show chronicling Jim's life as a working farmer in rural Perthshire. This isn't an act. By day, Jim works the land and looks after his sheep and by night he performs stand up to sold out venues across Scotland. In each episode, Jim tells anecdotes about life on his family farm to a live audience in his nearest city of Perth. This is an honest, behind the scenes look at what it takes to be a modern farmer. Written and Performed by Jim Smith Produced by Lauren Mackay Sound by Andy Hay and Barry Jackson In-fighting, in-laws and (a lack of) independence. Stand-up show chronicling Jim Smith's life as a working farmer in rural Perthshire. In-fighting, in-laws and (a lack of) independence. Comedian and farmer Jim Smith discusses family farming and the thorny issue of succession. |
| 04 | Passionate About Potatoes | 20240724 | Jim's dad was passionate about tatties (that's potatoes!) and it's a passion he shared with his son. This episode is all about the folk who came to help pick the tatties and the berries in the local area - with people coming from all over Scotland the fields were full of parties and good banter. Photo credit: Chris Quilietti It's all about the tatties and the berries! It's all about the tatties and the berries! Comedian and farmer Jim Smith shares tales of growing up on his family farm in rural Perthshire. |