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Countryfile: 2020

52 episodes · first aired Jan 5, 2020

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  1. 1 Cottage Industries Jan 5, 2020 · 1h Countryfile celebrates cottage industries, with Ellie Harrison meeting a woman who sells hand-crafted products all revolving around fire.
  2. 2 Welney Marshes Jan 12, 2020 · 1h The team are at Welney Wildlife Reserve in Norfolk. Charlotte Smith helps out with the international swan census, and Sean Fletcher hears how mini donkeys are helping residents of a Welney…
  3. 3 Ballycastle Jan 19, 2020 · 1h The team are in Ballycastle, a coastal community on the north eastern tip of Ireland that's quickly becoming known for its local crafts and artisan food and drink. Margherita Taylor is on…
  4. 4 Hope Valley Jan 26, 2020 · 1h This week, Countryfile is in the heart of the Peak District, where the pub is most definitely the hub! Anita Rani hears how the locals here saved Bamford’s village pub. It is now owned by…
  5. 5 Dungeness Feb 2, 2020 · 1h Although it's classed as Britain’s only 'desert' - and despite its bleak aspect in the depths of winter - the shingle headland of Dungeness is home to an incredible array of wildlife…
  6. 6 Auchlyne Feb 9, 2020 · 1h Matt, Charlotte and Steve are on the Auchlyne Estate near Killin in Perthshire. It’s the first of four visits they’ll be making over the next year, charting life on the estate throughout…
  7. 7 Farm Diversification Feb 16, 2020 · 1h Sean is in Essex meeting a farmer who has taken diversification to the next level. David Eagle has let the sea inundate acres of his farmland to create vital saltmarsh habitat for…
  8. 8 Shaftesbury Feb 23, 2020 · 1h Matt, Ellie and Steve are in Shaftesbury in Dorset, where they take part in the town's celebrated snowdrop festival. Matt meets the growers and enthusiasts dedicated to the small white…
  9. 9 Gwent Levels Mar 1, 2020 · 1h This week the team are on the Gwent Levels. Matt Baker meets a group of fishermen who are still catching salmon the way it has been done there for centuries. Ellie Harrison is on the trail…
  10. 10 Holnicote Estate Mar 8, 2020 · 1h It’s International Women’s Day, and we’re in Somerset on the Holnicote Estate. Anita Rani meets Holly Purdey who farms with a baby on her back and her three-year-old as her farmhand. She’s…
  11. 11 Looe Harbour Mar 15, 2020 · 1h Countryfile visits Looe in Cornwall during Cornish Pasty Week. Margherita Taylor and Matt Baker meet the town's pasty makers and compete in a pasty-making competition. Margherita finds out…
  12. 12 Lake Vyrnwy Mar 22, 2020 · 1h Lake Vyrnwy in Wales is gearing up for the warmer spring days ahead, when there will be a huge increase in migratory birds and tourists. Matt Baker and Ellie Harrison immerse themselves in…
  13. 13 Signs of Spring Mar 29, 2020 · 1h Ellie is in the Lugg Valley in Herefordshire, where recent heavy floods have left their mark. Despite this, she is on the hunt for signs of spring - not least toads. She joins volunteers…
  14. 14 24 Hours in the Lambing Shed Apr 5, 2020 · 1h It is all systems go in the lambing shed as Adam Henson and Helen Skelton work round the clock to help a Wirral farmer at one of his busiest times of the year. Meanwhile, Sean Fletcher is…
  15. 15 Presenter Favourites Apr 12, 2020 · 1h The Countryfile presenters take you on a trip down memory lane, as they pick out their favourite films from the archive, including Anita Rani surfing in Snowdonia, Ellie Harrison counting…
  16. 16 Anita's Home Patch Apr 19, 2020 · 1h In the first of a new-look Countryfile, Anita Rani is on her home patch discovering what the coronavirus lockdown means for Woodberry Wetlands and what the future holds for the animals of…
  17. 17 Matt's Home Patch Apr 26, 2020 · 1h With the country still in lockdown, Matt Baker is on his home patch doing all the jobs he has not had time to do until now. He gets stuck in building a pond, meets a peregrine who lacks…
  18. 18 Joe's Home Patch May 3, 2020 · 1h Joe Crowley is on his home turf in north London, exploring the wonderful Lea Valley. He pays a visit to one of the UK’s biggest salad growers to see how Covid-19 is affecting them. He also…
  19. 19 Helen's Home Patch May 10, 2020 · 1h Helen is staying close to home in West Yorkshire, finding out how current restrictions are affecting her community. She pays a visit to Harewood House to learn more about their…
  20. 20 Ellie's Home Patch May 17, 2020 · 1h Ellie Harrison is on her home turf in Gloucestershire. At the Slimbridge Wetland Centre she helps with important conservation work and gets a ringside seat to watch some kingfisher parents…
  21. 21 Sean's Home Patch May 24, 2020 · 1h Sean Fletcher visits Hampton Court, not far from his west London home, seeing how the team there keep the gardens and grounds in top condition. There is no machinery here, though - it’s a…
  22. 22 John's Home Patch May 31, 2020 · 1h John Craven is at home in his garden where he gives us tips on what butterflies to look out for and how to get involved in a nationwide survey and he catches up with super fund-raiser…
  23. 23 Steve and Margherita's Home Patch Jun 7, 2020 · 1h Steve Brown explores one of his favourite local haunts, Elmley Nature Reserve on the Isle of Sheppey, where swallows and swifts are gathering in their hordes, heralding the arrival of…
  24. 24 Down on the Farm Jun 14, 2020 · 1h As well as tending to his crops, much of Adam Henson’s time on his Cotswold farm is devoted to caring for his animals. Each and every one of them is important to him, from his commercial…
  25. 25 Epping Forest Jun 21, 2020 · 1h Anita Rani is in Epping Forest to find out about its past, its wildlife and to meet some of the people who look after it. She discovers the art of cattle whispering when she meets the herd…
  26. 26 Charlecote Park Jun 28, 2020 · 1h As organisations like the National Trust open up to visitors again, Ellie Harrison is at Charlecote Park in Warwickshire, one of the great estates of the Elizabethan era. She’s rolling up…
  27. 27 Grand Union Canal Jul 5, 2020 · 1h Matt Baker explores the stretch of the Grand Union Canal that runs close to his home in the Chilterns. He meets those who live and work on the water and gets to grips with an engineering…
  28. 28 The Blean Jul 12, 2020 · 1h This week Anita Rani and Matt Baker are visiting The Blean, an ancient woodland in the heart of Kent, to get an exclusive look at a wilding project like no other. Matt comes face to face…
  29. 29 Shropshire Hills Jul 19, 2020 · 1h Ellie Harrison and Tom Heap are in the Shropshire Hills to find out about an ambitious project to create a nature corridor between the two peaks of Long Mynd and Stiperstones. Tom meets a…
  30. 30 Chichester Hills Jul 26, 2020 · 1h Countryfile visits Chichester Harbour, the only Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the UK that’s managed by a harbour authority. Matt Baker and Anita Rani discover how you balance the…
  31. 31 Wisley and Ockham Aug 2, 2020 · 1h Matt Baker and Margherita Taylor are at Wisley and Ockham Common on a mission to discover why heathland habitat like this needs to be prized and protected. Margherita goes in search of one…
  32. 32 Weird and Wonderful Aug 9, 2020 · 1h Day in, day out, our countryside is a hive of activity. Farmers grow our food, while guardians nurture our nature and wildlife. But you don’t have to dig too deep to discover the weird and…
  33. 33 Bamburgh Aug 16, 2020 · 1h Matt Baker and Anita Rani are in Northumberland in the beautiful coastal village and ancient English royal kingdom of Bamburgh. Matt is busy in the castle, which covers nine acres…
  34. 34 Somerleyton Aug 23, 2020 · 1h Matt Baker and Margherita Taylor visit the Somerleyton Estate in Suffolk to find out about an ambitious Wild East project aimed at turning East Anglia into a giant nature reserve. And it’s…
  35. 35 Mary Berry Special Aug 30, 2020 · 1h Special guest Mary Berry reveals how farming and the countryside have influenced her life and career – and still do. Matt Baker is by her side to discover what inspired her during her…
  36. 36 River Burn Sep 6, 2020 · 1h Anita Rani goes back to her Yorkshire roots, exploring the lesser-known River Burn in the glorious Swinton Park estate. She discovers why we’ve fallen in love with fishing since lockdown…
  37. 37 Stoke-on-Trent Sep 13, 2020 · 1h Matt Baker and Margherita Taylor are in Stoke-on-Trent to learn about an ambitious scheme to bring the countryside into the heart of the city. Margherita finds out what it takes to move a…
  38. 38 One Man and His Dog Sep 20, 2020 · 1h Matt Baker and Charlotte Smith are with four of the UK’s top shepherds and their amazing sheepdogs for this year’s Countryfile One Man and His Dog competition. It is taking place on a…
  39. 39 The Lake District Sep 27, 2020 · 1h Ellie Harrison and Joe Crowley are in the Lake District to celebrate the 250th anniversary of William Wordsworth’s birth. They discover how his sister Dorothy and her writings were as…
  40. 40 South Devon Oct 4, 2020 · 1h Matt Baker and Ellie Harrison visit south Devon, once the cider capital of England, to discover how orchards are being revived. Matt meets eighth-generation cider-makers who have as close…
  41. 41 Harvest Special Oct 11, 2020 · 1h It’s a harvest that will go down in history - downpours and drought, pests and a pandemic. Adam Henson takes us through the toughest harvest of his career on his Gloucestershire farm…
  42. 42 Big Adventures Oct 18, 2020 · 1h We could all do with a bit of adventure in our lives after the last few months - and what better place to find it than in our great British countryside! This week, Joe Crowley visits Box…
  43. 43 Lake Vyrnwy Oct 25, 2020 · 1h Matt and Ellie are in Wales, exploring how industry and conservation are working together to safeguard important habitats at Lake Vyrnwy. Ellie gets hands-on with woodland management in a…
  44. 44 Children in Need Ramble Nov 1, 2020 · 1h The Countryfile team head out for Children in Need Rambles like you’ve never seen before. In this 75-minute special of one-to-one rambles with inspirational youngsters from across the UK…
  45. 45 Cornwall Nov 8, 2020 · 1h Matt Baker and Charlotte Smith are in Falmouth for the start of the oyster season, where successful hatching is down to the moon. They also discover how old traditions are being used in…
  46. 46 Healing Countryside Nov 15, 2020 · 1h The healing powers of the great outdoors have never been more valued than now, so Ellie Harrison visits Gloucestershire to discover just how our countryside can provide the perfect tonic…
  47. 47 Lincolnshire Wolds Nov 22, 2020 · 1h Anita Rani and Joe Crowley are in the Lincolnshire Wolds at historic South Ormsby, which has ambitions to be the finest farming estate in the world. They discover the entrepreneurial…
  48. 48 Plant Britain Nov 29, 2020 · 1h Countryfile launches Plant Britain, an ambitious two-year challenge aimed at galvanising everyone in the nation to get planting. Matt Baker is in Cheshire, planting the very first trees in…
  49. 49 Black Mountains Dec 6, 2020 · 1h Ellie Harrison and Sean Fletcher are in the Black Mountains, which straddle the border between Wales and England, to find out more about a drive to preserve ancient rural skills and…
  50. 50 Stour Estuary Dec 13, 2020 · 1h The Stour estuary in Essex has just been added to Suffolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - the first extension of an AONB for thirty years. At this time of year, birds flock here…
  51. 51 Christmas Special Dec 20, 2020 · 1h Countryfile celebrates Christmas on the stunning Auchlyne estate in Scotland. Charlotte Smith and Joe Crowley join laird Emma and her family to help monitor beavers and tame some deer…
  52. 52 Wildlife Compilation Dec 27, 2020 · 1h Ellie Harrison has a love for the natural world and all creatures great and small. She is in Bristol to meet wildlife photographer and friend of Countryfile, Simon King, to get a crash…