Each year the sleepy highland village of Carrbridge awakens with excitement as competitors vie for the honour of winning The Golden Spurtle in the World Porridge Making Championships.
Dating back to neolithic times, few culinary traditions have survived as long as the hearty bowl of morning porridge. Despite its simple recipe of oats, salt and water there is a lot that can vary. Local traditionalists like Charlie and Ian try to preserve their legacy against formidable competition from outsiders like Australian chef Toby and challengers, Lisa and Adam. Against the backdrop of the breathtaking Scottish Highlands, this captivating documentary captures the humanity of village life with irrepressible humour.
