Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall

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    Hugh is a BAFTA-winning broadcaster, writer, and environmental advocate, known for the River Cottage TV series and books, as well as his campaigning work on Channel 4 and the BBC. His recent series include War on Plastics (BBC) and River Cottage Reunited (Channel 4).

    He is the founder and director of River Cottage, which operates an organic farm in Dorset/Devon, home to a cookery school, restaurant, and shop. Hugh has also developed a range of organic products under the River Cottage brand, including Kombucha, Sauerkrauts, and Kefirs.

    A Vice President of Fauna and Flora International and a patron of Switchback, Hugh supports wildlife conservation and helps young offenders find work in hospitality.

    He lives on a small farm in East Devon with his family, raising livestock, growing produce, and trialing sustainable beekeeping methods.