Ellie Harrison
Writer, RadioTimes.com
Ellie is a writer at RadioTimes.com covering dramas, comedies and documentaries. She can usually be found writing our forensic recaps of crime shows, profiling up-and-coming screen talent or binge-watching the latest off-beat comedy. Ellie has previously written for The Guardian, The Independent and The Evening Standard. Ellie co-launched RadioTimes.com’s Women’s Words campaign to elevate and celebrate female writers. She also delves deep into the worlds of Fleabag, Homeland, Catastrophe, The Handmaid’s Tale, A Very English Scandal and many more of your favourite shows bringing you interviews, reviews and exclusives.
Recent articles by Ellie Harrison
We dropped a dead whale to the bottom of the ocean. Here’s what happened next
Back in 2023, Countryfile filmed the UK’s first whale-fall experiment in the Celtic Sea. Ellie Harrison reveals what happened.
Do storms affect our mood and mental health? If you enjoy them, then you're not alone
The unstoppable power and might of stormy weather can remind us of our place in the world. Ellie Harrison explores why rain falling on a roof calms us down and why the sound of wind stimulates us...
Why is Ellie Harrison leaving Countryfile?
After 13 years, Ellie Harrison has decided to leave Countryfile. In her final column for BBC Countryfile Magazine, she reveals what she'll miss and why she has chosen to leave...
Ellie Harrison: How small acts can save Britain's birds
The only living link to dinosaurs, birds are a daily wonder in Britain’s skies, lands and seas. Small acts can save them, says BBC Countryfile's Ellie Harrison
Ellie Harrison: True luxury is a simple picnic with nature for company
Offering peace, freedom and the company of nature, a simple picnic in the great outdoors is the height of the dining experience, says the Countryfile presenter
Ellie Harrison: Nature is felt, not named.
As the Brecon Beacons National Park is renamed Bannau Brycheiniog, our appreciation of nature carries more weight than a name, says Countryfile presenter Ellie Harrison
Ellie Harrison: Ordnance Survey maps preserve the history of our ancient trails
Ordnance Survey’s meticulous maps not only guide us but also preserve the history of our rights of way, says Countryfile presenter Ellie Harrison
Ellie Harrison: My reluctant admiration for dogs
Dogs are much loved in Britain and they enrich our lives immeasurably, but not all of us are enamoured, says BBC Countryfile's Ellie Harrison
Ellie Harrison: Time and attention are essential for a real connection with the natural world
To build a genuine relationship with nature requires an investment in both time and focus, says the Countryfile presenter.
Ellie Harrison: We are not the best judges of nature
The Countryfile presenter says that our skewed sense of what is 'good' can disrupt nature's delicate dance of survival
Ellie Harrison: Music is part of the magic of nature
Originally inspired by the natural world and a need for survival, music is still at the heart of our lives
Ellie Harrison: How has the countryside changed?
How has the countryside changed since the 1970s? Here are the improvements to applaud and the declines to heckle...
Ellie Harrison: real nature brought indoors improves every surface
Whether you prefer your decorations homemade or sparkly, natural evergreens will never go out of style.
Ellie Harrison: Finding joy in getting outside in winter
Outdoor activity and traditions of gratitude and remembrance bring light to the darkening days of winter, says Countryfile presenter Ellie Harrison
Ellie Harrison: I've come to realise I am not a foodie
Reflecting on her most memorable culinary filming moments, the Countryfile presenter believes that fine dining is not necessarily about what is eaten
Ellie Harrison: is it time to legislate disposable barbecues?
Our love of fire is primal, but ancient expectations carry modern responsibilities, says the Countryfile presenter.
Ellie Harrison: Children do what they see, not what they’re told
The challenge for parents this summer holiday is to ditch the phones and remember how to have fun, says the Countryfile presenter
Ellie Harrison: Clever technology is no match for the sound of nature and music in the great earthy outdoors
Countryfile's presenter Ellie Harrison argues that ASMR soundscapes will never be able to compete with the raw sounds of the natural world – and argues that we all should be listening to music in the great outdoors
Ellie Harrison: dragonflies are the James Deans of the riverbank
In pursuit of astonishing, awe-inspiring spectacle? Look no further than the extraordinary dragonfly
Ellie Harrison: save our seagrass meadows
Countryfile presenter Ellie Harrison champions the conservationists protecting our precious marine habitats
Ellie Harrison: do something, no matter how small
As the list of at-risk birds sadly grows longer, there are actions we can all take to help turn the tide
Ellie Harrison: the importance of accents
Rather than setting us apart, our many regional accents help us connect, and reflect our life stories
Ellie Harrison: Celebrating the quiet heroes working tirelessly to give young people the chances they deserve
We must celebrate the quiet heroes absent from the headlines to realise that there is more good than bad in the world, says Countryfile's Ellie Harrison.
Ellie Harrison: My guide for 2021
Countryfile's Ellie Harrison shares her nature-related resolutions for the New Year.