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27/04/2018

BBC's 'Countryfile' To Broadcast Special Royal Episodes

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BBC's long running show 'Countryfile' is to air three special royal episodes early this summer to celebrate its 30th anniversary.

The episodes, filmed with permission from The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh, will be located on the private estates at Windsor, Balmoral and Sandringham. They will also commemorate the 65th anniversary of the Queen’s coronation and explore her attachment to rural Britain.

Presenter Adam Henson said: "I once had the great pleasure of meeting Her Majesty the Queen, and in our conversation I soon realised that, like me, she loved her animals. It became clear that the working countryside and her animals were her passion."

The episodes will give unprecedented insight into how these estates are run.

Launching in 1988, Countryfile was initially fronted by Anne Brown, with veteran broadcaster John Craven joining the series in 1989. 30 years on, in 2018, Mr Craven shares presenting duties around the year with a full expert team: Matt Baker, Anita Rani, Ellie Harrison, Steve Brown, Tom Heap, Helen Skelton, Adam Henson, Sean Fletcher, Margherita Taylor, Charlotte Smith and Joe Crowley.

Countryfile is produced by BBC Studios, based in Bristol since 2012 and Executive Editor Bill Lyons has worked on the programme for six years.

Mr Lyons said: "It's a privilege to work on Countryfile and a delight that the programme has reached its milestone 30th anniversary. We've shared many memorable moments with our viewers during those three decades, but we look to the future and hope to celebrate the beautiful British countryside for many years to come."
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