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Farming Fields of Gold

An international cooking oil crisis creates a busy summer for farmer Charlie Beldam. He battles increased costs, huge demand and an extreme heatwave that delays his harvest.

Shot over the summer of 2022, this fascinating film follows the working life of Cotswold farmer and culinary oil producer Charlie Beldam.

An international cooking oil shortage sparked by the war in Ukraine creates a busy summer for this family-run business. Charlie battles increased commodity costs, a factory working flat out and a record-breaking heatwave that delays the summer harvest of his oilseed rape. With a young family to juggle, this could well be Charlie’s most challenging year yet.

29 minutes

Last on

Fri 21 Oct 2022 19:30

Credits

Role Contributor
Director Stuart Woodman
Executive Producer Mesha Stewart
Executive Producer Sarah Trigg

Broadcast

  • Fri 21 Oct 2022 19:30