The Farm

The Farm (2004-2005)

EndedReality show

Pitched as a new factual entertainment series on Five. The Farm saw 9 celebrities living together on a farm with no running water, electricity, modern toilet facilities or mobile phones for a month. Living in isolation, they must grow their own food, collect firewood and tend farmyard animals. Five hoped that the series would educate a wide audience on how the food they eat arrives on their plates while also providing entertainment showing how metropolitan celebrities immerse themselves in the realities of rural life and how they cope with that. The series certainly delivered on the entertainment front with major magazines for the fist time acknowledging a Five show as well as for the first time in the channel's seven and a half year history one of it's shows made the front page of a national tabloid newspaper when Rebecca Loos was seen masturbating a pig! Before The Farm, Five did...

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ScheduleMonday - Sunday (daily) at 22:30 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S02E18Episode 18May 26, 2005
S02E17Episode 17May 25, 2005
S02E16Episode 16May 24, 2005
S02E15Episode 15May 23, 2005
S02E14Episode 14May 22, 2005
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'The Farm' premiere?

'The Farm' premiered on March 9, 2004.

Who were the celebrities featured on 'The Farm'?

Celebrities featured on 'The Farm' include Vanilla Ice, Joanie Laurer, Emanuel Lewis, and Trishelle Cannatella.

What is the premise of 'The Farm'?

'The Farm' is a reality TV show where celebrities participate in various farm-related tasks and competitions.

Who hosts 'The Farm'?

'The Farm' is hosted by comedian and actor, Jimmie Walker.

How many episodes of 'The Farm' were produced?

A total of ten episodes of 'The Farm' were produced.

What was the prize for the winner of 'The Farm'?

The winner of 'The Farm' received a cash prize of $50,000 for their chosen charity.

How long did it take to film 'The Farm'?

'The Farm' was filmed over a period of two weeks.

What types of farm-related tasks did the celebrities perform on 'The Farm'?

The celebrities on 'The Farm' performed tasks such as herding sheep, milking cows, and gathering eggs.

What was the location of 'The Farm'?

'The Farm' was filmed on a farm in Perris, California.

How were the celebrities chosen for 'The Farm'?

The celebrities for 'The Farm' were chosen based on their willingness to participate and their charity of choice.

What was the audience response to 'The Farm'?

The audience response to 'The Farm' was mixed, with some praising the show's concept while others criticized it for being too staged.

Did any of the celebrities have prior experience with farm work?

No, none of the celebrities on 'The Farm' had prior experience with farm work.

Who were the judges on 'The Farm'?

There were no judges on 'The Farm'; the celebrities were scored by how well they completed tasks and challenges.

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