Season two of Jimmy and Shivi's Farmhouse Breakfast returns on Easter Saturday (April 19).
Stars of a popular farming, food and rural show have provided a glimpse of what could be in store ahead of an imminent return to television screens this Easter.
Jimmy Doherty and Shivi Ramoutar have confirmed ITV's Jimmy and Shivi's Farmhouse Breakfast is set to broadcast the start of its second series on Easter Saturday (April 19).
Filmed at Jimmy's Farm and Wildlife Park in Suffolk, the presenting duo blend country life, food, cooking, farming, drink, crafts, arts, entertainment and sports on the popular Saturday morning show.
Ahead of the new series, Jimmy and Shivi took time out of their busy schedules to answer some questions on what may be in store for fans of the family friendly show.
Q. Congratulations on the return of Farmhouse Breakfast and for a huge 22 shows - what can we expect from Series two of Jimmy and Shivi's Farmhouse Breakfast?
Shivi: "Thank you so much – I am thrilled to be back for Series two, and with double the episodes, it is so exciting! Like in 2024, expect wholesome, family friendly, outdoorsy television focused on great food, drink and company.
"I also hope it will inspire more viewer adventures and crafts at home, and have you delving into some simple, delicious and exciting breakfasts - and weekend feasts.
"It is such an exciting show to be a part of. It will kick start your weekend every Saturday, and is a great way to celebrate the beautiful English countryside in this way, really special.
"There are also some fun moments – Vito from Strictly was great – I loved watching him respond to some of the ingredients I put in some classic Italian dishes, and I was bench pressed by Gladiator Harry Aikines Aryeetey!
"Joe Pasquale was a guest, so entertaining with a huge number of brilliant stories to share. Lisa Snowdon was amazing too – I could have chatted with her forever about all the beauty and anti-ageing tricks."
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Jimmy: "I am buzzing to be back for more farmhouse fun! There is so much packed into every single episode - it really has something for everyone.
"From mouth-watering recipes, great cocktails, fantastic guests and a whole host of things people can get involved with at home, plus a wide cast of animal characters that call our Farm Wildlife Park home.
"We have had so many great guests – I loved Joe Pasquale and Vito from Strictly morris , it was a hit – he watched them once, picked it up immediately and it was like he would been a morris dancer all his life!
"And let's not forget the animals! I made a great big cake for Arthur the camel for his birthday and all he did was eat the topping.
"We put lots of Easter treats out for the monkeys and the camera man got chased by one of the female ones… she was very keen on him.
"We built an amazing polar bear raft – the polar bears pulled it out of the water and ripped off the go-pro camera, and threw it into the lake!"
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Q. Now you both have a year of working together as a presenter duo under your belt, what can viewers expect in 2025?
Jimmy: "More of the same! I just loved working with Shivi last year and we are so proud of the series we have created. As you would have seen in 2024, Shivi is a dynamo when it comes to cooking in the kitchen.
"She is full of fun, vibrancy and can also make an excellent cocktail. We both get a real buzz about great food and drink, and meeting the brilliant food producers behind the product - this is what the show is all about – the journey of what you are eating and drinking."
Shivi: "We have a really good rapport together; we have a great laugh and we have the same sense of humour. I learn so much from Jimmy about the animals and his passion for the animals, and of course
"Jimmy learns about my passion for food and cocktails! Jimmy is naturally outdoorsy with his farm and being out in the countryside.
"Last year as a city girl, I had to get used to filming daily on the farm and in the beautiful countryside. I absolutely loved it and was thrown right in the deep end, with a meerkat meet and greet on day one.
"This show is just sunshine through your weekend television screens."
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Q. The weekend breakfast show is an iconic British television slot - does that add to the pressure despite it being your second series?
Jimmy: "The weekend breakfast slot will always hold a special place in the viewing public's hearts and it is a real privilege to be able to host a show on Saturday mornings.
"It is another prestigious slot which of course adds to the pressure, but we know from last year what a special show this is. I genuinely loved every second last year and know I will again this year."
Shivi: "It is brilliant having the iconic slot of a weekend breakfast show for the second year running. It is the kind of thing I want to wake up and view.
"It is easy watching, wholesome and full of fun. Family friendly, colourful, vibrant - not only the food, but the things we are doing.
"And it always feels so natural to make this wonderful show with Jimmy. We are so focused on making the show in a joyful way, so I always hope that comes through and is as equally joyful to watch. I see it much more a privilege than a pressure."
Q. What do you think makes a weekend breakfast show 'work'? And how do you plan to give that to viewers?
Shivi: "The magic combination of joy, animals, countryside fresh air, delicious food, a tipple and great guests. And also throwing in the best of British in crafting and the many forms this takes.
"For me a weekend breakfast show has to be something that relaxes you and kick-starts your day but in a really gentle and inspiring way, and in this case, takes you outdoors.
"In our show, the viewer learns about different things happening in the country, meets the people providing the food we are eating, learns how to make delicious simple recipes and hopefully, pick up some fab DIY skills too!
"Ultimately, the bottom line is about having fun and providing entertainment. I really think that is what we got right in the last series so expect more of the same!"
Jimmy: "I think people want easy watching, I know I do from weekend morning television. Something that is going to make them smile or maybe spark ideas that they can possibly do after that show.
"It could be picking up a great recipe or building a smoker to make your own smoked salmon. I think folks are going to enjoy watching all the animal antics again - from Basil the anteater having his breakfast or the fun we have with monkeys playing hide and seek."
Q. How does it feel to have your home and farm turned into a TV studio for the second summer in a row?!
Jimmy: "It is a dream come true. I think filming the series on a working farm and wildlife park really added a new dynamic last year and it is something that you do not really see in other breakfast shows.
"As well as having the backdrop of the farm and all the wonderful animals, we go beyond the farm gate again to meet some amazing local producers, as well as having some fantastic new guests and familiar faces drop into the studios."
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Q. Can we expect some involvement from your farm animals? Any funny stories or anecdotes you can share with us?
Jimmy: "The animals have been asking when the cameras start rolling for series two, so they can plan their starring roles in this new series!
"From the familiar favourites on the working farm like the pigs, cows, sheep and chickens to the more exotic inhabitants of our wildlife park, such as polar bears, ring tailed lemurs and capybara.
"However, working with animals does not always go to plan and there was one incident when we set up some cameras around the monkey enclosure to film them foraging for food… the monkeys made a beeline for the cameras rather than the food, taking them out of the housing and pushing all the buttons and biting the lenses.
"I have got to say that the cameras did get a bashing last year, although we did get some great monkey selfies as a result!"
Q. Shivi - are you enjoying being back on the farm?
Shivi: "I now have such a special place in my heart for Suffolk – and each episode I learn something new. This series I make and cook over fire – such simple things that I may never have experienced.
"It gave me a great sense of pride as a city girl. I really have relished this television adventure, and I have learnt so much about my capabilities and a different way of life. It makes me think about moving out to the countryside… almost!"
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Q. Last series saw some of your speciality of contemporary Caribbean cooking. Will we see and get to experience some more wonderful vibrant dishes?‘
Shivi: "Absolutely – I am very proud of my background and roots, and Caribbean cooking is at the heart of what I do so I cannot help but twist a lot of the recipes and throw in a pineapple and chilli or two.
"We also have some wonderful guests with African and Caribbean heritage on this series - I love to appeal to and celebrate our guests and their heritage, and create something special for them.
"So, yes there will be much more Caribbean food on the menu. I cannot step away from what is in my heart.
"There will be more little twists, tropical elements and of course a lot of regular flavours that you know, presented slightly differently to expand horizons and go beyond the expected.
"Everything is really simple; you do not need to go to any fancy shops to get ingredients. It is real good world flavoured food that you can have quickly and simply, so expect a lot of lovely tropical twists."
Q. Series two will involve visiting local food and drink producers as part of the show. Why do you feel it is important to keep highlighting the work of regional and family-run businesses?
Shivi: "More than ever now we need to celebrate artisanship, craftmanship, local producers – people doing things in the UK. We do not need to look further afield for this – it is so important to give these incredible people the platform they deserve.
"The provenance of food is so important to me – everybody should know where their food comes from. Children particularly – we must re-educate ourselves about the source of food and encourage people to eat seasonally and choose local produce.
"This weekend breakfast show creates an opportunity for our local heroes to be celebrated. This is a running central theme in series two, much like it was in series one."
Jimmy: "‘It is so important to keep highlighting the fantastic producers we have in this country. Small businesses are so important to all communities and the more we support them, the better our countryside economy will be.
"Let's celebrate our rich food culture and fantastic countryside."
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Q. Is there anything else you would like to share to get viewers excited for your return weekend breakfast show and Saturday morning offering?
Shivi: "I mean, I have just loved every moment filming this. It is so authentic, what you see is what you get. Us sharing, educating and learning on camera – it is TV magic.
"It comes together so well, and Jimmy and I have so much fun and laughter. The premise of Farmhouse Breakfast is that everything we do is easy to re-create and achievable for the viewer.
"It is celebration feasting for the family. We just want people to start their weekends with a giggle, inspiration and sunshine. I really hope the viewer feels the joy, fun and frolics we have filming it!"
Jimmy: "I think this show is going to be fantastic family viewing no matter your age. A little bit of country sunshine on a Saturday morning with a cup of tea in your hand. What is not to love?"
ITV's Jimmy and Shivi's Farmhouse Breakfast returns for 22 shows starting weekly from Easter Saturday (April 19).
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