Countryfile S37E46 · Yorkshire Dales

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Sean Fletcher and Sammi Kinghorn are in the Yorkshire Dales with its craggy hills, plunging valleys and expansive moors - but the landscape hasn’t always looked like this. Sean discovers the Dales were once covered in trees as he joins one of the biggest native tree planting projects in England, helping to restore woodland to the area. He also meets a young farmer embracing the local tradition of making cheese from a small herd of cattle. Sammi learns the story of Yorkshire wool, from the cottage industry of knitting shepherds, to the water-powered textiles mills of the 18th century. We also meet the man who has spent 35 years filming the underwater world of one of the Yorkshire Dales’ many rivers, and join a printmaker who takes inspiration from her daily fell runs. And Tom is looking at the government’s plans for a big increase in house building and what that will mean for the countryside.

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1. 1 1. Norfolk North Sea2024-01-07 · 55mAnita Rani and Matt Baker head to Blakeney National Nature Reserve, a four-mile-long shingle spit that offers protection and provides a perfect habitat for grey seals to come ashor
2. 2 2. Tamara Way2024-01-14 · 55mCharlotte Smith and Sammi Kinghorn visit the Tamara Coast to Coast Way, connecting the north and south of Cornwall’s coastal paths for the very first time.
3. 3 3. Newport2024-01-21 · 55mSammi Kinghorn and Matt Baker witness one of nature's greatest displays – a starling murmuration – at the Newport Wetlands National Nature Reserve in south Wales.
4. 4 4. Somerset Willow Harvest2024-01-28 · 55mJoe Crowley is in the Somerset Levels to experience the history, heritage and farming of this unique environment. In the Cotswolds, Adam Henson is restoring his ancient orchard.
5. 5 5. Bodmin Moor2024-02-04 · 55mMatt Baker and Charlotte Smith learn how Bodmin Moor, a windswept terrain scarred by its industrial past, is gearing up to welcome back wildlife.
6. 6 6. Ashdown Forest2024-02-11 · 55mMatt Baker and Charlotte Smith visit Ashdown Forest in East Sussex, the inspiration for Winnie-the-Pooh’s magical home, 100 Aker Wood, to learn more about this ancient woodland.
7. 7 7. Snowdrops2024-02-18 · 54mJoe Crowley and Anita Rani are at the Colesbourne estate in the Cotswolds, where its gardens at this time of year are home to millions of one hardy flower – the snowdrop.
8. 8 8. Powis Castle Compilation2024-02-25 · 55mBritain is home to over 4,000 castles. Charlotte Smith visits one of Wales’s finest, Powis Castle, to explore the impressive grounds and grand rooms of this former medieval fortres
9. 9 9. Pontcysyllte Canal2024-03-03 · 55mMatt Baker and Charlotte Smith head to the UK's longest and highest aqueduct, the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct in north Wales, and Joe Crowley investigates claims of threats to Britain's
10. 10 10. RNLI 200 Years2024-03-10 · 55mAs the RNLI celebrates its 200th anniversary, Matt Baker and Sammi Kinghorn meet some of its volunteers at the charity's station in Minehead, Somerset.
11. 11 11. Wessex Downs2024-03-17 · 54mCharlotte Smith and Sean Fletcher explore Marlborough Downs, which is home to one of the UK’s newest nature reserves – Bay Meadows.
12. 12 12. Archaeology at Hinton Ampner2024-03-24 · 55mAnita Rani visits Hinton Ampner in Winchester, a medieval village and Georgian country estate that is also the site of both Neolithic and Bronze Age settlements and barrows.
13. 13 13. Trent Valley2024-03-31 · 57mMargherita Taylor and Matt Baker head to the Trent Valley, where over the past two centuries, industrialisation along the river Trent has taken its toll on the landscape.
14. 14 14. Westonbirt Arboretum2024-04-07 · 55mHamza Yassin and Charlotte Smith celebrate the arrival of spring at the majestic 600-acre National Arboretum at Westonbirt in Gloucestershire, home to a collection of 2,500 differe
15. 15 15. Wrynose and Hardknott Passes2024-04-14 · 55mBuckle up as Anita Rani and Matt Baker are on a road trip along the Hardknott and Wrynose Passes in the heart of the Lake District.
16. 16 16. Wisley Bees2024-04-21 · 55mFrom the blooming gardens of RHS Wisley in Surrey, Hamza Yassin and Sammi Kinghorn celebrate one of nature’s heroes – the not-so-humble bee!
17. 17 17. Rutland2024-04-28 · 54mSean Fletcher and Margherita Taylor travel to Rutland, historically the smallest county in England. Despite its size, it is home to the largest man-made body of water in the countr
18. 18 18. Lambing2024-05-05 · 54mTo wrap up this year’s lambing season, we’re at Adam Henson’s farm in the Cotswolds to see what’s next for his new spring additions. As well as the mischievous lambs, Adam checks i
19. 19 19. Rural Mental Health2024-05-12 · 55mAhead of Mental Health Awareness Week, Sean Fletcher and Margherita Taylor travel to the Sharpham Trust, located in the beautiful wilds of south Devon.
20. 20 20. Northumberland Coast2024-05-19 · 55mJoe Crowley celebrates the 60th anniversary of the National Nature Reserve at Lindisfarne and joins the ranger team protecting nesting ringed plover on the shore.
21. 21 21. Camel Trail2024-05-26 · 55mAdam Henson and Charlotte Smith travel to north Cornwall to explore the history of the Camel Trail, encounter local wildlife and meet the people that live and work along its route.
22. 22 22. D-Day: 80th Anniversary2024-06-02 · 55mAnita Rani and Charlotte Smith travel to Dorset, where 80 years ago, tens of thousands of troops amassed as the Allies’ combined forces prepared for D-Day.
23. 23 23. South Wales Farming2024-06-09 · 54mCharlotte Smith and Joe Crowley head to south west Wales, where they help with a kelp harvest at Câr-y-Môr, Wales’s first regenerative ocean farm.
24. 24 24. Hidden Treasures of Wanlockhead2024-06-16 · 55mSammi Kinghorn and Sean Fletcher explore the natural riches and hidden treasures of Wanlockhead – the highest village in Scotland.
25. 25 25. Three Rivers Race2024-06-23 · 55mJoe Crowley joins the teams at the Horning Sailing Club as they get ready for the Three Rivers Race.
26. 26 26. The East Riding of Yorkshire2024-06-30 · 53mFrom the towering cliffs of RSPB Bempton on the coast to shallow, crystal-clear streams further inland, Charlotte Smith explores England’s most northerly chalk outcrop.
27. 27 27. Montacute House2024-07-07 · 54mMatt Baker and Margherita Taylor visits Montacute in Somerset, home to an impressive 400-year-old Elizabethan mansion and some of the rarest wildlife in the UK.
28. 28 28. Hengistbury Head2024-07-14 · 55mCharlotte Smith and Sean Fletcher are on Hengistbury Head in Dorset, where a large-scale engineering project is set to save huge swathes of this coastline from being lost to the se
29. 29 29. Chew Valley2024-07-21 · 51mJoe Crowley visits Chew Valley and learns about one of the UK's largest farming projects. He also discovers how the wider Chew Valley inspires those who work and live in the local
30. 30 30. The Fens2024-07-28 · 55mAnita and Matt are at the lowest point in the UK, the Fens, to explore the way wildlife and people coexist at and below sea level.
31. 31 31. Britain's Rarest Creatures2024-08-04 · 55mJoe Crowley is on the lookout for some of the UK’s most elusive animals at Thursley National Nature Reserve in Surrey, one of the largest remaining areas of heathland.
32. 32 32. Royal Welsh Show2024-08-11 · 54mWith over 7,000 livestock being shown, and an expected turnout of 250,000 people, Adam Henson and Charlotte Smith are at one of the largest agricultural shows in Europe – the Royal
33. 33 33. Borrowdale2024-08-18 · 55mSean Fletcher explores Borrowdale Oakwoods, England’s largest remaining temperate rainforest and one of the rarest habitats on earth.
34. 34 34. Wakehurst2024-08-25 · 55mWakehurst, Kew’s botanic gardens in West Sussex, is the location for judging this year’s Countryfile photographic competition. John Craven and Charlotte Smith are joined by present
35. 35 35. Angling2024-09-01 · 53mFishing is one of the most popular outdoor pursuits in the UK, with three million anglers casting their lines each year. The UK’s coastlines and rivers offer incredible fishing opp
36. 36 36. West Exmoor2024-09-08 · 55mSean Fletcher and Anita Rani explore the rugged hills and valleys of west Exmoor, where landscape-scale change is occurring with the introduction of large animals to aid nature res
37. 37 37. Salisbury Plain2024-09-15 · 55mThe Ministry of Defence is not only responsible for the nation's security, but they are also one of the UK’s major landowners. Charlotte and Matt have security clearance to enter t
38. 38 38. Wild Britain - Anglesey2024-09-22 · 55mJoe Crowley and Anita Rani continue Countryfile’s Wild Britain initiative, galvanising the nation into helping our beloved wildlife. This week, they’re exploring how communities ar
39. 39 39. Kelso Ram Sales2024-09-29 · 55mThe Kelso Ram Sales on the Scottish Borders is one of the largest and oldest ram sales in Europe, with more than 3,500 rams expected to be sold on the day. Charlotte Smith joins lo
40. 40 40. The Supreme2024-10-06 · 54mAdam Henson and Charlotte Smith are in Biggar, South Lanarkshire, at the 2024 International Sheepdog Championship.
41. 41 41. Stranraer Oyster Festival2024-10-13 · 55mJoe Crowley is on the west coast of Scotland, celebrating a local delicacy – the oyster! Every year, people flock to the small coastal town of Stranraer to visit the Stranraer Oyst
42. 42 42. Autumn Harvest2024-10-20 · 55mThe cereal harvests of summer are finished, and now it’s the time to gather in our autumn crops, including one of our most popular - potatoes. Joe Crowley visits an Essex potato fa
43. 43 43. Rare Crop Harvest2024-10-27 · 56mIt’s harvest time, but not as we know it. Charlotte Smith meets pioneering farmer David Mwanaka, who grows crops from his native Zimbabwe.
44. 44 44. BBC Children in Need Countryfile Rambles 20242024-11-03 · 1h 10mPresenters Matt Baker, Anita Rani, Sean Fletcher, Margherita Taylor and John Craven are celebrating the tenth anniversary of Countryfile Rambles for BBC Children in Need.
45. 45 45. Westonbirt at Autumn2024-11-10 · 55mJohn Craven visits Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, in Gloucestershire, to see it in all its autumnal glory. At this time of year, 2,500 different species of trees, from around
46. 46 46. Yorkshire Dales2024-11-17 · 55mSean Fletcher and Sammi Kinghorn are in the Yorkshire Dales with its craggy hills, plunging valleys and expansive moors - but the landscape hasn’t always looked like this. Sean dis
47. 47 47. Northumberland Coast in Autumn2024-11-24 · 55mHamza Yassin and Charlotte Smith are on the beautiful Northumberland Coast. Hamza travels to Coquet Island with the RSPB’s site manager, warden and volunteers to help restore a nes
48. 48 48. Woodoaks Farm2024-12-01 · 53mJohn Craven and Margherita Taylor explore Woodoaks Farm in Hertfordshire, where efforts are under way to restore nature’s balance and reconnect people with farming. John discovers
49. 49 49. Romney Marsh2024-12-08 · 55mMatt Baker and Margherita Taylor are visiting Romney Marsh in Kent, known for its sweeping skies, marshland and shingle beaches, and at this time of year, home to tens of thousands
50. 50 50. Peak District2024-12-15 · 55mSammi Kinghorn and Matt Baker explore the Peak District, the first national park created by the transformative National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act of 1949.
51. 51 51. Christmas at Highgrove2024-12-22 · 54mIt's Christmas, and Countryfile has received a very special invitation to visit Highgrove Gardens, which surround the private residence of Their Majesties King Charles III and Quee
52. 52 52. Winter Walks2024-12-29 · 55mAfter the indulgences of the festive season, one way to blow away the cobwebs is getting outside for a winter walk. Charlotte heads out on one of Britain's most famous trails, the