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@BBCCountryfile
BBC Countryfile
4 years
While @DwayneFields found solace in the landscapes of the UK and beyond, many in Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups see the countryside as being a white environment #countryfile
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#countryfile exclusive: Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers tells @tomheapmedia that chlorinated chicken and hormone-treated beef will not be allowed in the UK and she would ‘hold the line’ in US trade negotiations... More on @BBCCountryfile , BBC1, 26th January
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Mouse-whispering - another skill to add to John's CV! #countryfile @BBCCountryfile
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“It’s not something you can go into half-hearted,” Nigel Owens talks to Adam about his retirement from rugby union, and his new venture as a farmer. #Countryfile @Nigelrefowens
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In the lead up to #DawnChorusDay , we're showing you how to recognise the British birds in your garden 🐦 Follow us on Instagram for more:
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The theme was bright and beautiful and this image certainly is. Your winning image, which will grace the front of the BBC Countryfile calendar in aid of BBC Children in Need, is ‘Scent of Spring’ by Brian Stokoe. @BBCCiN #Countryfile
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Just a wheelbarrow full of piglets. That’s all.   #Countryfile
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Not a sight you see every day... #countryfile @BBCCountryfile
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Bamburgh Castle is an Anglo-Saxon citadel from when Northumbria was the most powerful of the seven kingdoms in England. Have you been lucky enough to visit? #countryfile
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Can @michaelgove guarantee future food imports will have to meet UK welfare standards? @tomheapmedia investigates the future of farming on tonight's @BBCCountryfile #countryfile
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Did you know that Windsor Great Park has one of the largest collections of ancient and veteran oak trees remaining anywhere in northern Europe? John Craven discovers more when #Countryfile is given unprecedented access to HM the Queen's Windsor Estate. Tomorrow 6.30pm BBC 1 🌳🐿
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Meet 19-year-old farmer, Morgan Tudor, one of our Countryfile Young Countryside Champion finalists for 2021. Morgan has overcome devastating tragedy and has been running his family farm since he was 17-years-old. #Countryfile
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Say hello to the latest additions to @redshepherdess ’ family - Drift and Swift #countryfile
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All together now...aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! @BBCCountryfile #countryfile
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16-year-old Harvey is doing his challenging ramble at The Roaches in Staffordshire, in memory of his late brother Ed and to mark the end of his Children In Need-funded bereavement counselling. #Countryfile @BBCCiN
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7 years
Very sad news. RIP John.
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Thanks for watching folks. And thanks for being with us during these tough times. We'll still be here in the weeks ahead, the shows may look a little different, but we plan to bring you the best of the countryside that we can
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We’re looking to plant 750,000 tress across the UK in one of our biggest challenges yet! We want to get planting to combat climate change, to help wildlife and wellbeing and create something amazing for future generations. #PlantBritain #Countryfile
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Happy Birthday to our favourite farmer @AdamHenson - hope you’re wearing your tassels and having a lovely day x
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Here they are folks. The final twelve. Head to our website for details of how to vote for your favourite
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Congrats John !
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. @itsanitarani has us all eating out of the palm of her hand! #countryfile
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“I couldn’t be sat in an office all day or anything like that, I prefer being outside. It’s very rewarding looking after livestock,” – Hector Meanwell, who has taken on 290 upland acres on the Howgill Fells with his mother. #Countryfile
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The secrets of the wildlife SAS revealed... @BBCCountryfile #countryfile
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Spare a thought for our farmers
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Thank you so much to everyone who watched our 30th anniversary programme tonight and for all your lovely comments and birthday wishes - we are completely overwhelmed by them.
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"This is my sunbathing spot..."⁣ ⁣⁣ This herdwick sheep was photographed posing by Buttermere lake in Cumbria. Herdwick sheep are native to the Lake District with the species being recorded in documents going back to the 12th century.⁣ 📸 by Ali Smith
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Check out this amazing swimming horse - enough said! #countryfile
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The best way to catch a sheep ?
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Wishing our very favourite 'avuncular patriarch' a very Happy Birthday. Hope you're having a great day John Craven - with much 🍾 and 🎂.
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Congratulations to the Lake District on their new World Heritage Status!
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The gestation period of a horse is roughly 11 months and Adam’s Suffolk punch, Lexi, is due very soon. Work horses like Lexi weigh around a ton and, before tractors, they were widely used for all sorts of farming tasks. 🐴 #Countryfile
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Trees aren’t just there to give us the oxygen we need, they are also a vital life support for animals and other plants. A native oak tree supports thousands of our wildlife and plant life including species like the purple hairstreak butterfly. #PlantBritain #Countryfile
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If you thought #Bodyguard on BBC One later tonight was going to be tense - it's got nothing on this final round of One Man and His Dog on #Countryfile ! 🐶
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With more of us planning to spend time outdoors in 2021, what better time to refresh on The Countryside Code⚠️ It’s a few simple things that make a big difference!
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Happy Valentines Day #countryfile 🦉❤️
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Thanks for watching folks, you've been great company tonight. All that remains is to wish you all a very happy Christmas!
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Thank you all for watching. And rest assured we will be bringing you the best we can, as safely as we can. And all of you look after yourselves and stay safe
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If you're heading out in this weather make sure you dress warm! #countryfile
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Would you buy more British lamb? #countryfile
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We will remember them. #RemembranceSunday
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There's a new puppy on @AdamHenson 's farm on tonight's #countryfile -if that doesn't get you watching we don't know what will!
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“The miracle of birth is just extraordinary and I’ve seen thousands of lambs born but every one is special.” – Adam #Countryfile
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Butch and Frasier - @redshepherdess ' best friends on the farm #countryfile
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Neil is a former solider who lost both of his legs above the knee in Iraq. Earlier this year he conquered the 15,000 foot Matterhorn. He set up Climb2Recovery, a charity to support other wounded veterans. #Countryfile
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The moral of the story, always check your alpaca doesn't need a wee before taking it into the lift #countryfile
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Happy birthday to the legend that is #JohnCraven .
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Yey! She's back! @HelenSkelton and her feathered friend on #Countryfile on Sunday evening.
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the start of a beautiful Black Prince bromance... #countryfile @BBCCountryfile
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We couldn't resist another photo of Boo and her puppies. More with @AdamHenson on tomorrow's #Countryfile .
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Incredible shots of the puffins on the island of Lunga from wildlife cameraman @HamzaYassin3 #countryfile
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You wouldn't mess with Smurf would you?? @AdamHenson certainly kept his distance! #Countryfile #QueenandCountry
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On tonight's cattle themed #Countryfile @mattbakerfans talks all things beef with @getjackfarming
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Scientists have discovered canals can positively impact our health! They provide water, wildlife and community to people within cities, which all have great health benefits. #Countryfile
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Thanks to everyone for watching our #Countryfile Christmas Special tonight. Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas with all the very best from all of us at #Countryfile . 💚
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Don't forget @DavidEssexNews is on #Countryfile tonight at 6.30pm on BBC 1 - all about his hop picking days.
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Thanks for watching everyone. Please look after yourselves and each other. We're all in this together and we'll get through. Keep a safe distance but always stay close. See you next week
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Winter conditions can be harsh in Snowdonia, but Carneddau ponies have survived in these mountains since the Bronze Age. 🐴 Anyone seen them before? Share your snaps below. #Countryfile
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Proof that there are lots of good people in this crazy world. This was sent to the #Countryfile office this week for @BBCCiN - no name attached - but thank you to the lovely gentleman who sent it in.
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A bull with an itchy bottom knocked a transformer off an electricity pole as he tried to scratch his backside - and cut power to 800 homes. 😆
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Who's with us tonight then ?
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This is when Josh met @mattbakerfans ! Josh is one of the most inspirational young people we've ever met. He'll be telling Matt his story on tonight's #Countryfile . It's all for @BBCCiN - hope you'll be with us at 6.15pm 💜
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Thank you for your responses to Becky's dairy film - it seems an overwhelming majority of you would pay more for milk if it went to farmers.
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Meet Chris Franklin, Wiltshire’s answer to Dr Dolittle, who has become a social media sensation by sharing life at Caenhill Countryside Centre during the Covid-19 pandemic. #Countryfile
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How to spot the difference between real and fake fur #countryfile
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Matt meets Aneeshwar who, at only 6-years-old, is one of the UK's youngest conservationists. Amazingly, the young, budding wildlife documentary filmmaker has already won a clutch of awards. ⁣ #Countryfile
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It's a hedgehog! In a bath! What's not to like? #countryfile @BBCCountryfile
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Is it true what they say about dogs looking like their owners? #Countryfile Spring Special tonight 7pm @AdamHenson
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Brilliant news @AdamHenson !
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We've found out today that 6 of our Albion cows are pregnant! There are around 170 Albion cattle remaining, so this is fantastic news for the breed. The calves are due at the end of July. Adam was joined this morning by a reporter from The Times and Ruth Dalton from the RBST.
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Beautiful Scotland. Looking just right for filming the winter special!
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What an amazing way to kick off the #countryfile ramble for @BBCCiN in Worcester today. No wonder the sun is shining!
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Our presenters have got all the right moves...sort of... @BBCCountryfile #countryfile
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Thanks to everyone for watching tonight - we’ve got snowdrops galore next week so hope you’ll join us again then.
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“I love working with racehorses. Everyone thinks they’re highly strung animals, flighty… but they’re not. The way they get looked after, they respect us,” explains farrier, Danny Gallagher who cares for these equine athletes 🐎 #Countryfile
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TIL: In medieval times, bluebell sap was used as a glue to fix feathers to arrows 💙 #countryfile
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Anyone who grew in the 70s or 80s know Wimbledon Common is the ‘home’ of one of Britain’s most beloved, pointy-nosed creatures: The Wombles! Ellie learns more about the pioneers of teaching children the value of the environment by collecting and recycling rubbish… #Countryfile
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Working with the National Trust, we are planting our own woodland at Quarry Bank Mill in Cheshire, which will be open to everyone to visit. The woodland will comprise of 3,600 tress, 27 different species over three different zones. #PlantBritain #Countryfile
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Becky and her dairy cattle - but what's the future got in store for her? http://t.co/Iw4TSMjSdR
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Nature is good for us. When we walk in it, we breathe in phytoncides, airborne chemicals produced by plants. This helps increase our white blood cells, that ward off illness and the stress hormone cortisol. #Countryfile .
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Well done Ella! What an incredible achievement. #Countryfile @BBCCiN @SightAdviceSL
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Thanks to everyone for watching #Countryfile does One Man and his Dog tonight - and thanks to every dog who watched too. Congratulations to Wales - worthy winners!
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Listen to @BBCRadio4 's Book of the Week as Dara documents a year in his life as an autistic teenager and an intense connection to the natural world #countryfile
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Heavy machinery to remove the logs would wreck the delicate landscape around Trelissick, so Jackson, the 11-year-old shire horse, is ready to help move things the more traditional way, moving weights of up to a tonne at a time. #Countryfile
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How is your 2020 going so far? Please join us for the first #Countryfile of the decade in about 5 mins on bbc1. (Saw this little chap on a walk today so thought we’d share)
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Every day more than two million pieces of litter are dropped in the UK, an amount that’s now five times higher than in the 1960s. Joe explores ways in which volunteers are working to clean up our countryside. #Countryfile
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It's a really special #Countryfile on Sunday as we go behind the scenes on HM the Queen's Windsor Estate. We've been given unprecedented access so hope you'll join us to see more about Her Majesty's genuine passion for the countryside. BBC1 6.30pm #QueenandCountry @AdamHenson
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The weather presenter is wearing a suit, A SUIT .... Just saying #Countryfile
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Is there a small typo in that Andrew? 😱
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Grey seals are one of the world’s rarest seal species. Here on the Farne Islands they have found a safe haven and their numbers are on the rise. #countryfile
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Dating back to the 16th century, the Suffolk Punch is an incredibly rare breed of draught horse with only around 80 viable mares in the UK #countryfile
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Over the last 50 years, we’ve lost half of our bees, butterflies and moths. So, for pollinators, every vegetable, flower or fruit we plant is vital! #Countryfile 🐝🌼
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At Washingborough Academy food education is ingrained in everything they do – from growing food to cooking lessons and even regular calls with farmers called Farmer Time. More than 500 schools across the country have signed up for Farmer Time lessons. #countryfile
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We saw Marty McFly at a garden centre we were filming at recently . At least we thought it was Marty. Couldn't be sure , he had his back to the fuchsia
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Let’s talk about Matt Baker dressed as Marty McFly on @BBCCountryfile , because I’m here for it. #countryfile
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“Thank goodness for our great outdoors. Just knowing that it’s there and that when the time is right, we’ll all be able to enjoy it once again to the full. For me, that thought is a real tonic in these troubled times.” - John Craven #countryfile
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In the Chilterns, Matt is looking to find a form of exercise that’s “a bit more fun” using the outdoors. What will he think of canicross? A sport that combines cross-country running with dogs! 🤔 #Countryfile
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Border collies are incredible! They are the result of centuries of selective breeding which has harnessed the instincts of their wolf ancestors, to make them the ultimate herding machines. #Countryfile #OneManandHisDog
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Well done to all the young handlers in this year's #Countryfile One Man and His Dog - we thought they were all brilliant!! 🐶
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Wonderful to see snowdrops today. #countryfile
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Herdwick sheep are a hardy breed, and originated here in the Lake District. They are one of nature’s great survivalists, and can live outdoors all year round, come rain or shine. 🐑 #Countryfile
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