The third season of Reuben Owen: Life in the Dales concludes tonight, Tuesday, June 30, on Channel 5. The series, a spin-off from the family documentary Our Yorkshire Farm, follows 22-year-old Reuben Owen as he develops his plant machinery and groundwork business alongside his girlfriend Jess and friends.
Season 3 Finale Details
The official synopsis for the ninth and final episode states: "With lambing season well underway, Reuben and Jess race to stock-proof the fences at Brough Castle Farm before more than 300 newborn lambs arrive in the fields. However, when Reuben challenges Jess's dad Dave to a battle of man versus machine, Jess is left caught in the middle. Capper and Sonny attempt to breathe life back into a vintage tractor, but getting it to run proves tricky."
According to the synopsis, the episode features a head-to-head between Reuben and his girlfriend's father, adding a personal dynamic to the agricultural challenges.
Replacement Programming
Although no fourth season has been confirmed, Channel 5 has scheduled a repeat episode from season 2 to air next Tuesday, July 7, at the same 8pm primetime slot. The episode, the seventh of season 2, follows Reuben as he celebrates his 21st birthday with a vintage tractor expedition. His girlfriend Jess arranges a surprise with balloons and a cake, which is secretly transported under his best mate Tommy McWhirter's tractor engine.
It remains unclear whether this is a one-off repeat or if Channel 5 intends to continue airing episodes each Tuesday.
Background on the Series
Reuben Owen is the eldest son of Amanda Owen, star of Our Yorkshire Farm. His own series, Life in the Dales, has run for three seasons, documenting his efforts to expand the family's groundwork enterprise. The show has built a dedicated following among Channel 5 viewers interested in rural life and farming.
Reuben Owen: Life in the Dales is available to watch on Channel 5.
