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The Fast and the Farmer-ish - Episode Guide

Season 1

England Heat

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Feb 9, 2022 (29 min)

England Heat

In this English heat, the all-female Diva Drivers from Leicestershire are determined to outmanoeuvre Somerset's Checkshirt Choppers and win a place in the semi-final.

Farmer and YouTuber Tom Pemberton hosts as the teams go head-to-head in three high-octane agricultural challenges.

From tractor racing through a muddy bog to negotiating an obstacle course while singing their favourite karaoke tracks and demolishing sheds in a radical ten-pin tractor bowling game, this is not your average day on the farm!

When the diesel smoke clears, one team will take to the podium to celebrate as the losers take to their tractor cabs and the drive of shame home.

NI Heat

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Feb 9, 2022 (29 min)

NI Heat

In the Northern Ireland Heat of The Fast and the Farmer-ish, we meet The Bogmen; three best friends from the heart of Fermanagh who are up against The Determinators; David, Stephanie, and real life Derry girl, Shannon.
Hosted by full-time farmer and ‘YouTuber' Tom Pemberton, both teams go head-to-head in three spectacular, high-octane agricultural challenges.
From testing their raw speed in a drag race and their artistic skills in an extra-terrestrial mowing challenge before being literally shocked by the toughest reversing manoeuvre they will ever encounter, these young farmers have never worked harder!
When the dust settles, one team will take to the podium to celebrate, as the losers take to their tractor cabs and the drive of shame home.

Wales Heat

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Feb 9, 2022 (29 min)

Wales Heat

In the Welsh heat, two teams of young farmers from South West Wales put their reputations as skilled drivers on the line. It's The ‘West Wales Cowboys' versus ‘The Chipmunks', and both teams are determined to fly the flag for their nation in the semi-finals.
Hosted by full-time farmer and ‘YouTuber' Tom Pemberton, both teams go head-to-head in three spectacular, high-octane agricultural challenges.
From burning rubber in the tractor tug and cracking a complex hay bale puzzle, to competing in a fiercely tricky relay that tests driver memory as well as skill, this is a long way from Countryfile!
When the wheels stop turning, one team will take to the podium to celebrate as the losers take to their tractor cabs and the drive of shame home.

Scotland Heat

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Feb 9, 2022 (29 min)

Scotland Heat

In the Scottish heat we meet the tough skinned ‘Teutchers' from the wilds of the North, and the slurry-spreading, buckraking, ‘Black Reek Pipers' from Ayrshire. There's not much these drivers don't know about tractors, from driving to repairing them – and with this bunch, repairs are needed frequently!
Hosted by full-time farmer and ‘YouTuber' Tom Pemberton, both teams go head-to-head in three spectacular, high-octane agricultural challenges.
From crashing through massive walls, to building towering structures, before attempting not to lose their balls… this kind of farming means there is never a dull moment!
When the engine noise fades, one team will take to the podium to celebrate as the losers take to their tractor cabs and the drive of shame home.

Semi-Final 1

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Feb 9, 2022 (29 min)

Semi-Final 1

The best tractor driving teams from England and Wales rev up for a thrilling semi-final. With the challenges bigger and tougher than ever, which team can race into the final? The country-music lovin' ‘Checkshirt Choppers' from Somerset - Bucky, Louis and Richard - or the ‘West Wales Cowboys' – Rob, Wely and Cen.
Hosted by full-time farmer and ‘YouTuber' Tom Pemberton, both teams go head to head in three epic, high-octane agricultural challenges.
Battling against the clock, they'll have to mow massive quiz clues into fields of grass, face a ‘shockingly' difficult reversing course and take tips from Sonic as they blast around a racing oval to try and hook a win for their team… it's either go hard or go home!
When the lights go out, one team will take to the podium to celebrate making it to the UK final as the losers take to their tractor cabs and drive off home.

Semi-Final 2

Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Feb 9, 2022 (29 min)

Semi-Final 2

The best tractor drivers from Northern Ireland and Scotland rip it up in the semi-final. With the challenges bigger and tougher than ever, which team can race to the final? The burly NI ‘Bogmen' – Wayne, Parky and Daniel or the formidable Scottish ‘Black Reek Pipers' – Davey, William and Graeme.
Hosted by full-time farmer and ‘YouTuber' Tom Pemberton, both teams go head-to-head in three high-octane agricultural challenges.
From bowling on an epic scale with tractor tyres, to squeezing through tight spaces at speed, before taking on a fiendishly tricky relay that tests driver skill as well as driver memory, these two teams are a long, long way from the family farm.
When the racing helmets come off, one team will take to the podium to celebrate making it to the grand final, as the losers take to their tractor cabs and drive off into the distance.

Final

Episode: 1x07 | Airdate: Feb 9, 2022 (29 min)

Final

It's the final: England V Northern Ireland.
Somerset's finest, ‘The Checkshirt Choppers' – Louis, Bucky and Richard, come face-to-face with Fermanagh's fearsome ‘Bogmen' – Wayne, Parky and Daniel, in the ultimate test of tractor driving skill. Which team will drive to glory and be crowned The Fast and the Farmer-ish champions?
Hosted by full-time farmer and ‘YouTuber' Tom Pemberton, the teams go head-to-head in three spectacular, high-octane agricultural challenges, and in the final, the challenges don't come much bigger than this.
From pulling massive machinery on an abandoned airport runway, to building castles out of bales, before putting everything on the line in an epic, grand prix finale… it's all or nothing for the drivers and their machines.
When the race is run, only one team can take to the podium and celebrate becoming the UK's Fast and the Farmer-ish champions!!!!

Season 2

Episode 1

Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: Oct 1, 2023 (29 min)

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Our six teams are primed and ready for battle.

From the far reaches of the UK - with tractors big, small and medium - these tractor-mad young farmers can't wait to show off their skills and agility. They're eyeing up the opposition and there's no end of fighting talk. Who has what it takes to win this round and avoid the tractor-off elimination? Staying safe is the name of this game, and it can all change in a heartbeat.

First up is the bale baton relay race - a test of speed and precision. Adrenaline is pumping as the teams approach the starting line. Who'll be cool under fire, and who'll crack under pressure?

Next up is super-sized bowling - not as easy as it looks. Again, skill and precision are everything - there are a few twists and turns along the way. Teams' worst nightmare is the tractor-off, and Jimmy's balance beam promises to be a real test of nerves. Watch out for ingenious tactics when it comes to gaining any advantage to avoid the drive of shame home.

Episode 2

Episode: 2x02 | Airdate: Oct 1, 2023 (29 min)

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With five teams remaining, round two promises to be a game-changer.

The challenges have just gotten tougher, so only those with real skill and experience can survive these tests of ultimate endurance. The monster Masseys may have met their match against the vintage John Deere. Sometimes size isn't everything!

It's all to play for, and the teams who keep their cool and weigh up the odds are the only ones likely to stay out of the tractor-off at this level. With challenges on a vast scale, our drivers will need to be quick and nimble to avoid the huge wrecking ball in Xtreme Obstacles, but it could be slow and steady wins the race on the very tricky Load of Balls course - that's the clincher.

No one wants to face the tug of war tractor-off - when those wheels stop spinning, only one team can return to the safety of the barn, and it's all over for the losers.

Episode 3

Episode: 2x03 | Airdate: Oct 1, 2023 (29 min)

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With only four teams left in the competition, tensions are running high. In this round, teamwork is crucial for any chance of earning a place in the semi-final.

Steely determination and concentration is the order of the day as teams use every tactic possible to gain an advantage in the Catapult Chaos challenge. This is the one with points up for grabs, but hitting the target isn't as easy as it looks. It's make or break once those turnips are unleashed.

With some points to be redeemed, the next challenge, How's She Cuttin', relies on artistic flair and accurate mowing skills. It's all a bit of a pig's mess, even for our most talented tractor artists - have they enough points to stay clear of the ultimate tractor-off?

In a thrilling finale, the Bog Run race decides who's staying and who's going home. This is a fight to the finish. Once the wheels stop spinning and mud stops flying, who will screech their way into the semi-final?

Episode 4

Episode: 2x04 | Airdate: Oct 1, 2023 (29 min)

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The most spectacular semi final in Fast and Farmer-ish history - fuelled with tension, drama and exceptional skill. Our teams are determined to wrestle their way to the bitter end for a chance of taking their place in the final.

There's nowhere to hide at this level, so it comes down to the driver and their skill behind the wheel. With challenges of epic proportions, teams need to keep the nerves in check and show what they're made of.

In a breathtakingly exciting Tractor Impossible race, our drivers must get in and out of the special Fast and Farmer-ish vault against the clock. Th evault houses sensitive lasers, which must be avoided at all costs - this is a real endurance test of skill and speed! Bagging points here is crucial if elimination is to be avoided.

In Horsing Around, teams are yet again tested on artistic flair while against the clock. There are points for speed and accuracy - which gameplan keeps which team safe? There's no horsin' around when it comes to the tractor-off - On the Pull returns on a super-sized scale.One team thinks it's all over before it even starts, but there are twists in the tale. Expect the unexpected in the most exhilarating, head-frying semi-final imaginable.

Episode 5

Episode: 2x05 | Airdate: Oct 1, 2023 (29 min)

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It's the final, and our two surviving teams are pumped and ready for battle to commence. This is the ultimate test of tractor driving skills with challenges on a scale fit for the Fast and the Farmer-ish final.

Up first, Games Master Jimmy has devised his very own giant-sized Steady Hand - who'll be cool under fire when it comes to navigating the windy wire to win the all important points?

The stakes are high when the bog run is both forward and in reverse. Precision and speed are tested to the max. There are no points for mistakes in this game!

And finally, a Fast and Farmer-ish finale special: Hook Me Up, when strategic decisions have to be made - but at the end of the day, it's all about the time on the clock.

Which team can prove their metal in this gripping final to become the newest Fast and Farmer-ish champions?

Episode 6

Episode: 2x06 | Airdate: Oct 1, 2023 (29 min)

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After a competition full of muck, madness and mayhem, revisit the series highlights and see Tom Pemberton take on some of the best challenges for himself.

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