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Here’s everything you need to know about the 2025–2026 season of Countryfile:

Countryfile Synopsis

Countryfile is a 2025 documentary TV series that explores the people, places, wildlife, and environmental stories shaping life across the British countryside.
The long-running BBC programme follows rural communities through changing seasons, combining on-location reporting with in-depth features on farming, conservation, climate challenges, and countryside traditions. Each episode blends human stories with landscape-led storytelling, highlighting how nature, agriculture, and heritage intersect across the United Kingdom. From coastal habitats and national parks to working farms and historic villages, the series offers a detailed, accessible look at rural Britain while connecting local stories to national conversations about sustainability, food production, and environmental protection.

Countryfile Cast

Countryfile is presented by a rotating team of familiar BBC faces who guide viewers through stories from across rural Britain.

Name	Role
John Craven	Presenter
Adam Henson	Presenter
Matt Baker	Presenter
Tom Heap	Presenter
Ellie Harrison	Presenter
Helen Skelton	Presenter
Anita Rani	Presenter
Sean Fletcher	Presenter
Charlotte Smith	Presenter
Sammi Kinghorn	Presenter
Vick Hope	Presenter

Countryfile 2020-2026 Episodes

This season features weekly episodes:

1. Episode 1 – Winter Wonders – Premiere date: January 5, 2025
2. Episode 2 – Waterways of the Shropshire Hills – Premiere date: January 12, 2025
3. Episode 3 – Dartmoor – Premiere date: January 19, 2025
4. Episode 4 – New Forest – Premiere date: January 26, 2025
5. Episode 5 – Welney Wetland Centre – Premiere date: February 2, 2025
6. Episode 6 – Mourne Mountains – Premiere date: February 9, 2025
7. Episode 7 – Sound of Mull – Premiere date: February 16, 2025
8. Episode 8 – Stirling Bull Sales – Premiere date: February 23, 2025
9. Episode 9 – Humber Estuary – Premiere date: March 2, 2025
10. Episode 10 – Kielder Forest – Premiere date: March 9, 2025
11. Episode 11 – The Slate Landscape of North West Wales – Premiere date: March 14, 2025
12. Episode 12 – River Otter Return – Premiere date: March 23, 2025
13. Episode 13 – Watercress Line – Premiere date: March 30, 2025
14. Episode 14 – Cairngorms Capercaillie – Premiere date: April 6, 2025
15. Episode 15 – Stroudwater Canal – Premiere date: April 13, 2025
16. Episode 16 – Wembury Coast – Premiere date: April 20, 2025
17. Episode 17 – Forest of Bowland – Premiere date: April 27, 2025
18. Episode 18 – Lambing Special Countryfile – Premiere date: May 4, 2025
19. Episode 19 – Dyfi River – Premiere date: May 11, 2025
20. Episode 20 – Shropshire’s Nature Comeback – Premiere date: May 18, 2025
21. Episode 21 – Storrington – Premiere date: May 25, 2025
22. Episode 22 – Bradford: City of Culture – Premiere date: June 1, 2025
23. Episode 23 – Farm Innovations – Premiere date: June 8, 2025
24. Episode 24 – Orca Watch – Premiere date: June 15, 2025
25. Episode 25 – Seaton Wetlands – Premiere date: June 22, 2025
26. Episode 26 – Spurn Point – Premiere date: June 29, 2025
27. Episode 27 – Adam’s Farming Families – The Egglestons – Premiere date: July 6, 2025
28. Episode 28 – Adam’s Farming Families – The Paddas – Premiere date: July 13, 2025
29. Episode 29 – Adam’s Farming Families – The Bakers – Premiere date: July 20, 2025
30. Episode 30 – Adam’s Farming Families – The Lemons – Premiere date: July 27, 2025
31. Episode 31 – John Craven’s Heritage Yorkshire – Wensleydale Railway – Premiere date: August 3, 2025
32. Episode 32 – John Craven’s Heritage Yorkshire – Heritage in the Making – Premiere date: August 10, 2025
33. Episode 33 – John Craven’s Heritage Yorkshire – The River Nidd – Premiere date: August 17, 2025
34. Episode 34 – John Craven’s Heritage Yorkshire – Yorkshire Champions – Premiere date: August 24, 2025
35. Episode 35 – Bolton Abbey – Premiere date: August 31, 2025
36. Episode 36 – In the Wake of Tarka – Premiere date: September 7, 2025
37. Episode 37 – The Archers – Premiere date: September 14, 2025
38. Episode 38 – Solway Coast – Premiere date: September 21, 2025
39. Episode 39 – The Supreme – Premiere date: September 29, 2025
40. Episode 40 – Countryfile Ramble for BBC Children in Need 2025 – Premiere date: October 5, 2025
41. Episode 41 – A Tale of Two Ciders – Premiere date: October 12, 2025
42. Episode 42 – Kent Riviera – Premiere date: October 19, 2025
43. Episode 43 – Chatsworth: An Evolving Estate – Premiere date: October 26, 2025
44. Episode 44 – Wiltshire Woods – Premiere date: November 2, 2025
45. Episode 45 – Vegetable Harvest: A Very Tough Year – Premiere date: November 9, 2025
46. Episode 46 – Hamza’s Highlands – Scottish Wildcats – Premiere date: November 16, 2025
47. Episode 47 – Somerset Levels – Premiere date: November 23, 2025
48. Episode 48 – The Lake District: Turner’s Landscape – Premiere date: November 30, 2025
49. Episode 49 – The Power of Water – Premiere date: December 7, 2025
50. Episode 50 – Stonehenge – Premiere date: December 14, 2025
51. Episode 51 – A Cornish Christmas – Premiere date: December 21, 2025
52. Episode 52 – Hamza’s Highlands: Cromarty Dolphins – Premiere date: December 28, 2025
53. Episode 53 – Dame Judi Dench Special – Premiere date: January 2, 2026

Look out for the University's Lighthouse Field Station during your festive viewing. Research fellow Barbara Cheney will appear on the BBC's Countryfile with Hamza Yassin on December 28 discussing the team's research on bottlenose dolphins in the Moray Firth. pic.twitter.com/Bdh8xYS4Fa

— University of Aberdeen (@aberdeenuni) December 21, 2025

On What Devices Can You Watch BBC iPlayer?

BBC iPlayer supports streaming across a wide range of devices:

Device Category	Supported Devices
Mobile Devices	iPhone, iPad, Android phones and tablets
Computers	Windows PCs and macOS via web browsers
Smart TVs	Samsung Smart TVs, LG Smart TVs, Sony Smart TVs, Android TV models
Streaming Devices	Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast
Game Consoles	PlayStation and Xbox consoles

Is Countryfile Suitable for All Ages?

Countryfile is generally suitable for all ages and is designed as family-friendly factual programming. The series does not carry a restrictive age rating and focuses on nature, rural life, and educational storytelling, making it appropriate for children when watched with family.

FAQs

How long has Countryfile been on television?
Countryfile first aired in 1988 and has since become one of the BBC’s longest-running factual programmes, broadcasting year-round with weekly episodes.

Who is the longest-serving presenter on Countryfile?
John Craven is the longest-serving presenter, having joined the programme in 1989 and continuing to appear regularly.

Does Countryfile air all year round?
Yes, Countryfile broadcasts throughout the year, covering seasonal changes and countryside stories across all four seasons.

Is Countryfile filmed across the whole UK?
The programme regularly films in England, Scotland, and Wales, ensuring broad coverage of rural life across the United Kingdom.

Does Countryfile include live segments?
Episodes often include live or recently recorded weather segments, linking countryside stories with national forecasts.

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