Farm 999 — Season 1

In Cambridgeshire, the East Anglian air ambulance races to save farmer Jonathan Willis, after a freak accident leaves him impaled on his forklift. When the crew arrive, they realise one wrong move could prove fatal. The rescue is complex and high risk, with medics battling to stabilise Jonathan in the middle of his own yard, before rushing him to a specialist major trauma unit. Featuring dramatic CCTV footage of the incident and first-hand accounts from Jonathan, his wife Wendy and paramedic Andy Bates, this is an extraordinary story of split-second decisions and sheer determination in the fight to save a life.Meanwhile, in the Scottish Highlands, farmers face devastating attacks on their lambs by white tailed eagles, threatening livelihoods and sparking debate over how to protect flocks.And in Cheshire, reporter Paul Colgan joins police tackling the surge in illegal fly-tipping, exposing how organised gangs are blighting farmland across the region.

In Bedfordshire, a scorching summer's day turns to chaos when flames rip through the countryside. Farmers and firefighters join forces in a desperate battle to contain a fast-moving field fire threatening homes and livelihoods. With dramatic footage filmed by farmer and YouTuber George Saunders, we hear first-hand from those who faced the blaze – including the crews who risked everything to stop it from spreading.In Leicestershire, a beloved horse is in danger after plunging into a freezing swimming pool. As panic rises, a specialist fire and rescue team race to save it with the help of a local farmer before it's too late.Meanwhile, reporter Paul Colgan is in Northern Ireland to meet volunteers behind Operation Brockwatch – a groundbreaking scheme using hidden cameras to protect badgers from ruthless illegal hunters.

Across the north of England, police close in on an organised crime gang targeting farms and stealing hi-tech GPS systems worth hundreds of thousands of pounds. After months of painstaking detective work, coordination across multiple forces and help from farmers on the ground, a high-stakes sting operation is launched to bring the thieves to justice.In Leicestershire, a huge barn fire devastates a family-run dairy farm, threatening cattle and destroying vital winter feed. As the fire ignites, owner Deborah watches helplessly from her hospital bed, and husband Blaise and daughter Millie race to save their livestock. Firefighters battle through the night to bring the blaze under control.And in Scotland, reporter Paul Colgan meets farmer Debbie Duffus as she is reunited with the air ambulance team who saved her life after a brutal farm accident.

In South Yorkshire, farmer Helen Smith has endured years of intimidation from illegal off-road bikers tearing across her land - destroying fences, terrifying livestock and even leaving concrete laced with nails to maim tractors and animals. Now, with her elderly mother living in fear after shots were fired at their home, police are determined to track down the gang behind the violence.In Hampshire, officers pursue men suspected of terrorising wildlife and wrecking farmland by taking part in the cruel and illegal blood sport of hare coursing.And in the Scottish Highlands, reporter Paul Colgan discovers how farmers doubling as on-call firefighters are using cutting-edge technology to protect their rural communities from devastating blazes.

In Warwickshire, farmers take a stand against fly tippers who have been blighting their land with van loads of dumped waste. When brothers Tom and Adam Beaty catch two men in the act, tensions rise and police rush to the scene – but will the offenders be held to account?In Northern Ireland's Mourne mountains, fast moving wildfires threaten grazing land and livestock, as exhausted firefighters and farmers join forces to bring the flames under control.And in north Wales, reporter Paul Colgan meets Rhianon Bragg, a courageous survivor of domestic abuse whose terrifying ordeal on her rural smallholding exposed the hidden dangers faced by victims living in isolation.

In east Yorkshire, police officer Richard Fussey and local farmer Gordon Calvert discover a suspected gang of nighthawkers – illegal metal detectorists accused of stealing historic treasures under the cover of darkness. When the pair stumble upon men digging on farmland near the ancient Roman road of Woldgate, a tense midnight confrontation unfolds. But when back-up arrives, the question remains: will police find enough evidence to prove the crime and protect Britain's buried heritage?In Hertfordshire, farmers and police fight back against illegal fly tipping on farmland – a problem reaching epidemic proportions, choking the countryside and leaving landowners to foot the bill.And in County Durham, reporter Paul Colgan investigates the enduring crime of livestock rustling, meeting a farmer whose stolen animals cost him thousands, and officers trialling a bold new operation to stop thieves in their tracks.

Across the south of England, farms are being targeted by a ruthless criminal gang, stealing vehicles, machinery and power tools worth tens of thousands of pounds. With just a single number plate to go on, a determined detective in Hertfordshire begins painstakingly piecing together a pattern of thefts that crosses county lines. As the investigation rapidly unfolds, his hunch leads to a major breakthrough, and the dramatic capture of two men behind a £44,000 crime spree.In Leicestershire, a specialist fire and rescue team join forces with a local farmer to rescue a heavily pregnant cow that has found itself trapped in a swimming pool.And in South Wales, reporter Paul Colgan meets the scientists pioneering an extraordinary new forensic technique that uses soil DNA to track illegal off-road bikers.

In Yorkshire, farmers and police join forces to tackle a cruel countryside crime. When a tip-off from Farm Watch member James Hinchcliffe sparks a chase across open fields, rural crime officer Sam Blakebrough leads the pursuit of men accused of setting dogs on hares for sport. As officers close in, they're determined to bring the offenders to justice to send a clear message that such brutality has no place in the countryside.In North Wales, a dairy farmer's harvest goes up in flames when a devastating case of spontaneous combustion destroys thousands of pounds worth of animal feed. With fires costing UK farms millions every year, experts reveal how this deadly phenomenon ignites silently, and the steps farmers can take to prevent their farmyards against it. And in Cheshire, reporter Paul Colgan trains with a specialist fire and rescue team to learn how they save large farm animals in life-or-death situations.

In Leicestershire, Brandy, an elderly horse is trapped in freezing mud on the banks of the Ashby Canal. As the exhausted animal weakens, farmers and a specialist fire and rescue team join forces in a race against the clock to save him. With age and size working against him, the team make one final, desperate attempt to bring Brandy to safety, before it's too late.In Lincolnshire, arson rips through a family farm, destroying buildings, animal enclosures and years of hard work. As the owners count the cost of the devastation, another farmer in Scotland recounts her own ordeal - watching her only tractor explode into flames after a petrol bomb attack. With deliberate farm fires on the rise, experts reveal how even a single act of recklessness can cause hundreds of thousands of pounds in damage.And in Hampshire, reporter Paul Colgan meets the innovators using drones to deliver defibrillators to the most remote corners of the countryside. By slashing emergency response times, this cutting-edge technology could transform the chances of survival and save lives on farms and in rural communities across the UK.

In Northern Ireland, a devastating wildfire tears through the Glens of Antrim, threatening farmland, homes and livestock. As flames spread across the hills, the fire service battle to save buildings, animals and livelihoods. With a drone team and the Irish Air Corps called in, it becomes a race against time to stop the blaze before it consumes everything in its path.In North Yorkshire, police close in on a brutal gang of badger baiters, after a tip off from a local Rural Watch group leads officers to a car full of suspects, and a horrific crime scene. As forensic evidence is pieced together, investigators are determined to bring the perpetrators to justice.And in Hertfordshire, reporter Paul Colgan experiences the challenges of rural policing first hand, when he gets behind the wheel of a 4x4 to navigate rough terrain and uncover the realities of crime in Britain's countryside.

In County Down, dairy farmer Derek Geddis turns to a volunteer search and rescue team after three of his cattle go missing. When the animals are found stranded in a river, the farmer's skills and the team's technology are put to the test in a delicate recovery mission. As daylight fades, the pressure mounts to bring the herd to safety.In County Durham, a community support officer's drone footage helps catch deer poachers in the act. His quick response and aerial evidence lead to a rare conviction, highlighting how modern policing is tackling traditional countryside crimes.And in North Wales, reporter Paul Colgan investigates how police and scientists are using dog DNA to trace the animals behind devastating livestock attacks – a breakthrough that could bring long awaited justice to farmers.

In Lincolnshire, rising floodwater sweep through low lying land, forcing farmers to step in to protect their community. Father and son Dean and Ryan Wesley join the emergency response, using their machinery and local knowledge to help save lives. But when the flood reaches their own family, the pair launch a daring rescue to bring their relatives to safety.On farmland in Wiltshire, investigators uncover one of Britain's most shocking cases of bird crime, after a tip off leads to a secret camera catching a suspect in the act. As teams sift through horrific evidence of dead raptors, the scale of what could be the UK's largest bird of prey persecution becomes clear.And in Northern Ireland, reporter Paul Colgan joins the Mourne Mountain Rescue Team to discover the challenges they overcome to keep hill farmers safe in some of the country's toughest terrain.

In Northern Ireland, farmer Mark Mahon is in despair as twelve of his sheep become stranded on rocks in Strangford Lough, one of the most dangerous tidal waters in the UK. With the tide rising fast and strong currents closing in, the RNLI and Coastguard launch their most challenging rescue operation to date.In North Wales, a wildlife photographer captures evidence of a badger sett under attack. Their quick thinking sets off an RSPCA and police investigation that uncovers a serious case of wildlife crime.And in South Yorkshire, reporter Paul Colgan joins the police Quad Squad as they tackle illegal off-road riding and the growing damage it causes to rural communities.

In Nottinghamshire, police uncover shocking evidence of animal cruelty linked to a series of farmland poaching attacks. When officers raid a suspect's property, they find disturbing scenes and uncover footage that leads to a painstaking investigation. With the help of estate managers, animal welfare investigators and neighbouring police forces, officers unite to bring animal cruelty offenders to justice.In Cumbria, a prized cow named Beauty becomes trapped at the bottom of a steep gorge, after a walker leaves a farm gate open. For her owner, Hunter Smith, the chances of survival look slim – until a daring rescue operation is launched, involving a local vet and the RAF. The team faces one of the most complex animal rescues ever attempted.And in Humberside, reporter Paul Colgan joins a rural crime officer using forensic DNA technology to mark valuable machinery – a simple but effective measure helping farmers protect their property and livelihoods.

In Hertfordshire, police rush to help an injured man trapped by his car outside a derelict farmhouse – but what begins as an emergency call, quickly turns into a serious animal welfare investigation. Inside the property, officers uncover alarming conditions and evidence of hundreds of neglected birds, prompting fears of an illegal chicken farm operating under appalling conditions. As the rural police team dig deeper, suspicions grow that the man they rescued may also be at the centre of the case.In the Scottish Highlands, firefighters battled a wildfire so vast it was visible from space. As the blaze tore through farmland and a nature reserve, local farmers and wildlife wardens joined emergency crews on the front line. Two years later, those who fought the flames reflect on the devastation and the lessons learned about preventing future disasters.And in Dumfries, reporter Paul Colgan takes part in lifesaving first aid training designed specifically for farmers. Led by volunteer medics with experience in military trauma care, the course equips participants with the skills to handle on farm emergencies, from machinery accidents to severe injuries – and could make the difference between life and death in Britain's most dangerous profession.