Reuben: Life in the Dales Episode 3, 9 May 2024, Channel 5

Channel 5 documentary series follows Reuben Owen’s heavy plant machinery business

The British documentary series Reuben: Life in the Dales continues to offer viewers an insight into the life of 19-year-old Reuben Owen, known from Our Yorkshire Farm, as he embarks on new ventures in the remote Yorkshire Dales.

In this third episode Reuben and his friend Sarah come to the aid of their community during a crisis. They assist their friend Pete Roe, a stone mason, in repairing a 200-year-old drain, known as a culvert, which has collapsed due to heavy rainfall. With their help, the access road is saved from flooding. Reuben and Sarah learn traditional stone-working skills from Pete, including the “plug and feather” method of hand-splitting rocks.

As Tommy enjoys a holiday in Slovakia, Reuben and Sarah prepare for their own adventure—a road trip to France. During a shopping trip for camping supplies, Reuben reveals his reluctance to sleep outdoors in the cold.

Reuben also pursues a side project, enlisting the help of his friend Myles Capper to acquire and restore vintage machines for profit. However, their trip to County Durham encounters setbacks, including a punctured tyre and vintage tractors requiring more work than anticipated.

Back in the Dales, Reuben is called upon by a farmer to clear a fallen tree that has damaged a drystone wall, allowing sheep to escape. With his heavy machinery and the help of his younger brother, 17-year-old Miles, who operates the tractor and winch, Reuben comes to the rescue. The episode concludes with the friends eagerly anticipating their upcoming holiday.

Reuben: Life in the Dales, “Episode 3”, will air on May 9, 2024, on Channel 5.