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6. Roam the magical marshes of the Gwent Levels – with surprise wildlife encounters
Season 1 Episode 6
Explore the watery wonders of South Wales and roam the wildflower-rich meadows in the company of Gwent Wildlife Trust. Plus, hear about a major threa…
7 years, 7 months ago
5. Rewilding is vital for our wildlife AND good for farmers says Alastair Driver of Rewilding Britain
Season 1 Episode 5
Our natural world is in trouble and Rewilding Britain's Alastair Driver of Rewilding Britain argues that we must recreate wildlife-rich habitats on a…
7 years, 7 months ago
4. Farmer Dafydd Morris Jones argues against rewilding his native Cambrian Mountains.
Season 1 Episode 4
Rewilding the countryside by restoring habitats and reintroducing key species is seen by many conservationists as the best way to restore Britain's d…
7 years, 7 months ago
3. She sings to sheep! Meet the sheep-farming opera singer Gwawr Edwards
Season 1 Episode 3
As lambing season approaches, acclaimed soprano Gwawr Edwards talks about growing up on farm in the Welsh hills and how she practises by singing to t…
7 years, 8 months ago
2. Go birdwatching in Somerset with Mike Dilger
Season 1 Episode 2
Head to Chew Valley Lake in north Somerset in the company of BBC naturalist and enthusiastic birder Mike Dilger in search of wildfowl and waders – an…
7 years, 8 months ago
1. A quest to find the real Watership Down - in Hampshire
Season 1 Episode 1
You've seen the film and read the book, now explore the real landscapes of Watership Down. Escape with Countryfile Magazine editor Fergus Collins to …
7 years, 8 months ago
Exploring Britain's most beautiful river – the River Dove
Take a stroll along a Peak District river in the company of Andrew Griffiths and meet local people with a passion for protecting their local – and ve…
8 years, 1 month ago
Discover how a great Peak District river is being restored to life
The Peak District's River Dove has been blighted by dozens of artificial weirs. Andrew Griffiths talks to local people about what can be done to brin…
8 years, 1 month ago
Look for the first signs of spring in Silent Valley in South Wales
Wander Silent Valley national nature reserve listening to spring birdsong and looking for other signs of the new season with Countryfile Magazine's F…
8 years, 6 months ago
"How a tick bite changed my life," reveals England rugby legend Matt Dawson
England rugby world cup winner Matt Dawson talks to editor Fergus Collins about how he contracted lyme disease from a tick – and the drastic effect o…
8 years, 11 months ago