In the year marking the 200th anniversary of the Menai Suspension Bridge (Pont Menai), John Craven, Charlotte Smith and Adam Henson reveal how the bridge that first linked mainland Wales with Anglesey has also connected people, nature, farming and heritage through the generations. \n\nFrom Thomas Telford’s daring engineering that created his majestic bridge to the rare wildlife thriving in the fast-flowing currents beneath it, this episode uncovers the living history, nature and culture of the Menai Strait, forged through 200 years of connection.
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Menai Strait
In the year marking the 200th anniversary of the Menai Suspension Bridge (Pont Menai), John Craven, Charlotte Smith and Adam Henson reveal how the bridge that first linked mainl ...
25-01-2026
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Exe Estuary
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25-01-2026
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A Fresh Start To The Year In Northumberland
Matt Baker and Margherita Taylor explore the wintry landscapes of Northumberland, the perfect place for a new year reset. They meet volunteers and wildlife enthusiasts who are e ...
18-01-2026
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Hamza's Highlands - Glen Affric - Life On The Loch
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12-01-2026
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Hamza's Highlands - Cromarty Dolphins
At the edge of the Moray Firth, a former lighthouse is now a beacon for dolphin discovery. Hamza Yassin heads to the Cromarty Lighthouse Field Station, where scientists are trac ...
05-01-2026
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Dame Judi Dench Special
In a special episode, Dame Judi Dench reveals her love of the countryside – and Scotland in particular. From picnics to camping, saving the arts in rural communities and a ...
02-01-2026
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A Cornish Christmas
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Stonehenge
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The Power Of Water
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15-12-2025
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The Lake District: Turner's Landscape
John Craven and Vick Hope explore the stunning scenery of the Lake District, following in the footsteps of JMW Turner, 250 years after the birth of the great landscape painter. ...
08-12-2025
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Hamza's Highlands - Cromarty Dolphins
At the edge of the Moray Firth, a former lighthouse is now a beacon for dolphin discovery. Hamza Yassin heads to the Cromarty Lighthouse Field Station, where scientists are trac ...
05-01-2026
BBC 1
Exe Estuary
Charlotte Smith and Adam Henson meet the communities working tirelessly to protect Devon’s Exe Estuary – a landscape so rich in beauty and natural resources that it ...
25-01-2026
BBC 1
A Cornish Christmas
The Cornish coast comes alive as Matt Baker, Anita Rani and Adam Henson uncover the magic of Cadgwith at Christmas. From tree deliveries to seasonal pasty making and a pub full ...
29-12-2025
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Pembrokeshire
Anita Rani and Sean Fletcher explore the beautiful south west corner of Wales as they celebrate the seventieth anniversary of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Anita faces ...
11-04-2022
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River Otter Return
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John Craven's 25th Anniversary
Countryfile takes a trip down memory lane with the legend John Craven as he celebrates 25 years on the show.
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Cambridgeshire
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John Craven's Best Of Britain
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10-05-2021
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Bannau Brycheiniog
Sean Fletcher and Matt Baker head to the Usk Valley within Bannau Brycheiniog, formerly referred to as the Brecon Beacons. Bannau Brycheiniog is more than a name. It signifies a ...
04-09-2023
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