This serial British television production has made it to U.S. cable TV (I see it on the Current channel on Dish Network, but it may play on other stations.) I'm not sure when it was produced, however it looks fairly recent.

The theme of each of the three episodes I've seen is to take a group of six to eight widely varied individuals, roughly divided between men and women and outdoorsy vs. indoorsy types, and place them on a Scottish estate. They are instructed in shooting, then set about to variously (depending on the episode) hunt stag, grouse, ducks, etc. Some become adept and enthusiastic, while others become reluctant and even nauseated. After the kill they take part in processing the game that was taken, then all gather at the dinner table for an introspective meal as most partake of the wild game while others defer.

It seems rather well balanced in its outlook and neither disses hunting nor glamorizes it; although the individuals do express their personal feelings which run the range. Typically, several of the non-but-would-be-hunters really get into the sport while some of the avowed vegetarians become even more strident in their views, although one comely lass made the jump from veggies-only to carnivore when she tasted a well-prepared dish of grouse.

Has this program(me) made the rounds previously in the U.K. or other parts of Europe? Have I described it reasonably, or have I not yet seen enough episodes to grasp it accurately?

Here on The Continent we've not been enlightened yet (that I'm aware) but sounds like something I'd enjoy entertaining myself with.

We viewed this program two years passed and thought it was ok nothing more.

In sweden a famous cook(Per Morberg) and hunter has a tv-show that has made hunters and eating game more popular. The demand for game meat has rised. He is also a huntingjuornalist and has a own huntingcloth brand.

Gerry,

the correct translation into teutonic would be

"Schiessen, schlachten, schmecken lassen!"

Since among my fellow country men a strong tendency and taste for the "good and healthy country life" seems to be developing, why not? I do observe an increasing demand for game meat, especially roe deer even among urbanite progressives.

Dirk,

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"Schiessen, Schlachten, Schmecken lassen!"

An excellent translation! Henceforth it's our own quote; The 3 "S's".

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I do observe an increasing demand for game meat, especially Roe Deer even among urbanite progressives.

I agree 100%, the Urbanites are onto game meat in a big way here. They're finding out what we've known for along time already.

In the Autum of Life it's claimed "Food is the Sex of the Aged". I spend more time selecting the "perfect" Red Wines to accompany the Dishes than the actual preparation of the food itself!

Absolutely. "Essen ist die Erotik des Alters", remember how we laughed about that when we were young and dumb?

Recently, we visited Burg Horneck in the Neckar valley close to Heidelberg, famous because of former "burgherr" Götz von Berlichingen. They have a pretty good and affordable Spätburgunder there plus a restaurant with a spectacular view.

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Recently, we visited Burg Horneck in the Neckar valley close to Heidelberg, famous because of former "burgherr" Götz von Berlichingen. They have a pretty good and affordable Spätburgunder there plus a restaurant with a spectacular view.

This is one of the venues (in the Summer) I always take my American guests to spend an afternoon/evening sitting on the Terrace. The view is simply spectacular.

One of the absolutely superb Teutonic settings with the Neckar River, Castle, mountain & Forest views. I always have my bino along for viewing, point out the game on the opposite hillside and observe the Falcons, too.

We have to draw straws for who's driving home, because; not only their Menu complete with Game Dishes but the Wine List is extrodinary value.

There is at least one other short series of this programme where they show the slaughter and butchery of farm animals, lamb, pigs etc. I seem to remember watching over four or five nights on BBC 3 about 2 years ago.

It is a fairly honest, "warts - and - all", representation of animal slaughter, but overly sensitive towards those who Darwin would eliminate from the gene pool.....

It's a somewhat ironic extension of the greenie movement, in the same way that we are allowed moderators through a cunning working of the stifling health and safety legislation.

Ultimately, the premise of meat come from animals deserved to be hammered home and was done so, as you say, well and sympathetically.

Brian, tell the story of Sausage and Bacon again!

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Brian, tell the story of Sausage and Bacon again!

Yeah!

I want to meet the gal who hosts the program. She seems very put together and handles each guest with equal ease. I wonder if she is a hunter or shooter. She certainly seems to enjoy the game dishes.

Perry

Julia Bradbury. Her star is on the rise.

Dines at the "Y", you know.

Fan of comfortable shoes, I hear.

Her star may be on the rise but let yours know not to bother.