A DOCUMENTARY series has put the spotlight on Cumbria's rich resources and abundant wildlife.

Channel 5 series Cumbria: The Lakes and Coast began last month, shining a light on the people and practices that set Cumbria apart from the rest of the country.

Now, episode five follows Walney Island couple Jack Marklew and Amy Farish who ditched their jobs in engineering 18 months ago to supply fresh lobster to local businesses.

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Their challenge in this week's episode is to supply a dozen of Walney island's best to a brand new client Bumblebee at the Hive in Barrow.

Jack said: "We do used to go to Cornwall on holiday. We used to spend a lot of time looking at the fishing boats wondering what they were catching, trying where we could to talk to the fisherman.

"I think that's where the seed was planted. I'm over the moon that we get to do this together and I think we make a good team."

(Image: Channel 5) Over in Ambleside off the shores of Windermere, artists Martin and Siobhan Miles-Moor, make unique ceramic pieces with minerals drawn from the stunning geography that surrounds them.

Martin previously worked as a physiotherapist and returned to pottery eight years ago.

Siobhan followed and now makes tableware with a 'vibrant Cumbrian identity'.

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Their challenge is to create a special set of ceramics for Michelin star chef at the Old Stamp restaurant in Ambleside for new signature dish he is creating.

The pair travelled to Kirkby quarry to find sustainable materials and to give the dish an even blue-grey glaze which cleverly replicates a salmon's skin. 

Speaking about Cumbria, Martin said: "For us it's like an Aladdin's cave of raw materials for what we do and inspiration for what we do." 

(Image: Channel 5) Further north, Jim Bliss at Lowther estate, Penrith, re-introduced 200 water voles to Haweswater which have seen a 90% decline in 40 years.

If the re-introduction is successful, the population could rapidly grow with up to five litters a year.

Near Carlisle, Michelin-starred Brampton chef Hrishikesh Desai can be seen picking out the best freshest ingredients from Farlam Hall Hotel's fabulous garden for a special new dish for the season.

(Image: Channel 5) Fantastic footage is also shown of writer and philosopher John Ruskin's garden at Brantwood overlooking Coniston.

Head gardener Simone Day moved over from Australia specifically for this job.

She said: "Back in 2005 I saw a travel programme in Australia and I decided I wanted to move over to Britain.  

"I searched the internet for outdoor jobs and one popped up in Cumbria and the rest is history."

You can catch up with the all the episodes of Cumbria: The Lakes and Coast at the Channel 5 website.