From Veg Patch to River Cottage: Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall on Growing a Better Future

What began with a single bean plant at the age of six has grown into a lifelong mission to reconnect people with where their food comes from. In this special live recording of The Underground Podcast, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall joins Phil Wright to reflect on the experiences, ideas and moments that have shaped his journey, from childhood adventures in the veg patch to building River Cottage into one of Britain's most influential voices on food, sustainability and growing.

Together, they'll explore why growing your own food matters more than ever, the role of organic gardening in creating a healthier future and how we can inspire a new generation to pick up a packet of seeds and start growing. Hugh is then joined by Max Mancroft, founder of Seed Revolution, to discuss their new River Cottage Organic Seed Range and the shared ambition behind the partnership.