29/12/2010
With Anna Hill. Featuring Norfolk farmer Jim Fletcher, who will spend Christmas looking after 4,000 sheep, which are spread over a 20 mile radius in the Fens.
The Norfolk farmer who will spend Christmas looking after 4,000 sheep. Jim Fletcher's sheep are spread over a 20 mile radius in The Fens. While many people will spend the festivities in the warmth inside, Jim will be braving the relentless wind feeding and tending his sheep. But he still believes he has the best job in the world.
Presenter: Anna Hill
Producer: Fran Barnes.
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