Countryfile “Farmers and Festivals” 18 August 2023 on BBC One
Tonight (Friday 18 August 2023), BBC One broadcasts an episode of the series Countryfile!
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Episode Summary
Host Anita Rani delves into the fascinating world of farm diversification and the unique ways farmers across the UK are embracing change.
Every year, numerous farms in the UK take a unique path to diversify their income by hosting music festivals. In this episode, Anita Rani heads to Somerset to meet the inspiring farming family of Andy and Jen, along with their sons. For the past 18 years, this family has been opening the gates of Fernhill Farm to transform it into a vibrant festival grounds.
Anita lends a helping hand to festival organizer Kev as they ingeniously use wool from the farm’s own sheep to craft gigantic sofas for festival-goers. The episode also features a glimpse into the daily life of the farm’s cafe kitchen, where Andy and Jen’s 18-year-old son Kyle is hard at work preparing a delicious mutton curry for hundreds of campers.
Amid the rolling fields and picturesque landscapes, Anita explores the farm’s impressive waste water cleaning system. This innovative system comprises a series of lakes that produce exceptionally pure water, serving as an official sanctuary for endangered white claw crayfish.
What Time is the Episode On?
The episode of Countryfile will be broadcast on August 18 2023 on BBC One at 9:15 AM.
Is the Episode New?
The episode of Countryfile is all new!
Countryfile Cast & Stars
| Main Cast |
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| Matt Baker John Craven Adam Henson Ellie Harrison Helen Skelton Paul Martin Tom Heap Naomi Wilkinson Steve Brown |
Episode Videos & Previews
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Countryfile Series Information
| Stories are shared of the people, places and issues at the heart of the British countryside. Popular features include the programme's photography contest, which culminates in a yearly calendar sold to benefit charity, the Video Diary, produced by viewers and focused on life in rural areas, and the weather forecasts. |
