Sophie Ellis
Recent articles by Sophie Ellis
Who is Charlotte Church? Everything you need to know about the singer and Celebrity Traitor
The singer who found fame as a child is appearing in the BBC's The Celebrity Traitors – but what does Charlotte Church do now?
Where was Hamnet filmed? All the locations from the upcoming Shakespearean film – including a farmhouse you can stay in
Upcoming historical film Hamnet puts Shakespeare on the big screen – but where was it filmed?
These 15 photos of the Eden Project being built look out of this world
It's been compared to a Mecca set and an odd utopia – and these early photos of the Eden Project will show you why...
We all know when it happened, but WHERE did the Battle of 1066 take place? As it definitely wasn’t in Iceland…
Filming for the epic BBC King & Conqueror drama took place across Iceland, but you can walk in the footsteps of the real-life battle across Britain
Where is Ridley filmed? All the filming locations from the Adrian Dunbar detective drama
The popular ITV crime drama Ridley is finally back on our screens for series two – but where is it filmed?
Where is My Oxford Year filmed? All the filming locations used in the Netflix romantic drama
The beautiful historic city of Oxford takes centre stage in Netflix's romantic drama My Oxford Year – here are all the filming locations
Where is the Outlander prequel filmed? All the filming locations for Blood of My Blood
Discover the filming locations used for Outlander: Blood of My Blood, the prequel series to the hit historical TV drama
Queen Camilla, Glastonbury and a potato masher: 19 things you (probably) didn’t know about The Archers
From famous fans (and voices) to unique sound effects, there are plenty of amazing facts about BBC Radio 4's farming drama The Archers
A cedar climbed by the Beatles and Wordsworth’s yews: Are these the UK’s most culturally important trees?
Dame Judi Dench has teamed up with the Woodland Trust to launch the Tree of the Year 2025 competition
Who is Dan Snow? All you need to know about the historian and Antarctic explorer
Whether you recognise him from TV documentaries or history podcasts, here's everything you need to know about Dan Snow
Who is Mary Beard? Everything you need to know about the classicist and Ancient Rome expert
You might have watched some of her TV programmes about Ancient Rome, but who is the classicist Mary Beard?
BBC VJ Day coverage: Special TV and radio programmes to honour the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII
The BBC will mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day with TV and radio programmes
Is the colourful town in the BBC TV kids show Balamory real? And does Archie's pink castle actually exist?
It's time to get nostalgic, as we find out what's the (actual) story in Balamory – does the village exist?
This “blueprint for romantic comedy” is being reimagined for a new generation in Netflix’s latest Austen adaptation
The Bennet sisters are back for Netflix's upcoming TV adaption of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice
Going on vacation? Stop your garden from dying while you’re away – here are 8 easy steps to help it survive summer
Keep your garden happy and healthy while you're away, no matter the weather, with these expert tips
64 per cent of BBC Countryfile Magazine readers disagree with the Sycamore Gap tree sentencing – for a surprising reason
The men who felled the Sycamore Gap tree were sentenced last week. But do you agree? We take a look at our poll results
Will there be another 'invasion' of 'biting' ladybirds like in the summer of 1976?
Footage of swarming ladybirds has been going viral this summer – with experts saying that many more are appearing this year in contrast to previous ones.
Where is the Gilded Age’s Sidmouth Castle filmed - as it sure isn't in the real Sidmouth? Here’s the truth behind the Duke of Buckingham’s ancestral home
In season three of the Julian Fellowes-helmed period drama The Gilded Age, we get a glimpse of England's Sidmouth Castle. But where is it?
Who is Feargal Sharkey? Everything you need to know about the environmental campaigner and musician
Whether you know him for his environmentalism or his music, here's everything you need to know about Feargal Sharkey.
Sycamore Gap vandals jailed for four years and three months. Is it too long or not long enough? Tell us what you think
As two men are jailed for felling the Sycamore Gap tree, what do you think of the sentencing? Do you agree or disagree with the length?
What is a hosepipe ban – and can I still water my allotment during one?
As temperatures soar, many areas start to announce hosepipe bans. But what exactly are they – and are you allowed to water at all?
Padel vs pickleball – what's the difference between these popular racquet sports?
Both pickleball and padel are becoming popular (and more accessible) alternatives to tennis – but there are some key differences between them.
Armoured plating, 23K gold and secret wartime journeys – 17 amazing facts about the Royal Train
As the Royal Train is set to be decommissioned in 2027, we take a look at its incredible history – including its former lavish interiors
Warning: see brutal footage of rare carnivorous caterpillar in Gloucestershire that has a gruesome survival strategy
The footage was captured as part of the David Attenborough-narrated series Wild Isles
