Sophie Ellis
Recent articles by Sophie Ellis
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
“They must cross a killing zone haunted by giant leeches”: David Attenborough narrates terrifying BBC footage of baby toad massacre
The footage was captured as part of filming for BBC One's Wild Isles, narrated by David Attenborough
Don’t mistake deadly invasive hornet for native endangered insect that mimics it, warn experts
As reports of the invasive Asian hornet increase, gardeners are being urged to distinguish it from the endangered hoverfly
Sleep deprivation, extreme weather and more ascent than Everest – this ultramarathon is 'Britain's most brutal race'
Winding along the Pennine Way, the Spine Race is considered to be the toughest ultramarathon in Britain
100 metre drops, boulder fields and mirage-inducing sandflats: Here are the scariest public footpaths in the UK and the world
Not all footpaths are created equal – these are some of the scariest public rights of way in the UK and the world
Life after Pride and Prejudice: BBC Austen adaptation confirms cast, featuring stars from your favourite period dramas
The latest BBC Austen adaptation follows the often-ridiculed Bennet sister – Mary – as she navigates life after Meryton (and Pride and Prejudice)
“I just come and talk to the plants, really” – Best King Charles III quotes
From reflecting on his garden at Highgrove to the vast rainforests in Indonesia, here are some of King Charles III's best quotes
BBC Winterwatch 2026 will have a new location in Northern Ireland that's “teeming with wildlife”
All you need to know about Winterwatch, including when it's on TV and where it is filmed
How to spot a dangerous rip current – and what to do if you get stuck in one
Learn how to identify a rip current and what to do if you get caught in one, with expert advice from the RNLI
Where is The Thursday Murder Club filmed? This Elizabethan manor with royal connections takes on a starring role
The cosy crime adaptation is being released on Netflix later this year – but where is The Thursday Murder Club filmed?
What exactly is peat – and why is it so important?
Just what is peat? Hannah Blitzer, senior policy officer at the Soil Association, explains why it's so important
How well do you know your beach flags? Make sure you can tell the difference with expert advice from the RNLI
If you're heading to the beach, make sure you know what the different lifeguard flags mean – with advice from RNLI water safety manager Ross Macleod
Where is Downton Abbey 3 filmed? Discover the filming locations of the period drama's 'grand finale'
As we head to Downton Abbey for the final time, we take a look at where the latest movie has been filmed
Where has the new Doctor Who spinoff been filmed? Discover the epic sci-fi drama's filming locations
The upcoming Doctor Who spinoff is expected to be on our screens later this year, but where is The War Between the Land and the Sea filmed?
Who is Hannah Stitfall? All you need to know about the Springwatch presenter
Meet Hannah Stitfall, the popular Springwatch presenter
“We looked at how we could use the estate radically differently”: All you need to know about Knepp, the UK’s first rewilding project
Everything you need to know about Knepp – the 1,400-hectare farm that has been turned into a ‘wildland’ fit for a safari
Create your own dog friendly garden: Expert tips from Monty Don, the RHS and Battersea for a beautiful outdoor space
Having a dog doesn't mean that you have to give up on your garden entirely – but you might have to get a little creative
This Lake District ultramarathon is almost the equivalent of scaling Everest – and you're banned from tackling it alone
The Bob Graham Round involves scaling 42 peaks – including the highest in the UK – in just 24 hours.
“It will take a generation to fix this”: Prince William appears on Countryfile and Clarkson’s Farm to discuss this key issue for young farmers
The event was held to coincide with the Duke of Cornwall becoming patron of the mental health charity We Are Farming Minds.
10 celebrities related to British royalty – the surprising connection between Beyonce, Hugh Grant and Queen Elizabeth II
Celebrities from both sides of the Atlantic can claim a connection to British royalty, including Courteney Cox, Benedict Cumberbatch – and Danny Dyer.
Who is Jeremy Clarkson? All you need to know about the TV presenter-turned-farmer
Here's everything you need to know about the TV presenter and farmer Jeremy Clarkson.
Who is Robert Macfarlane? Everything you need to know about the writer – including his famous mountaineering grandfather
Robert Macfarlane is known for his nature writing – but did you know he's also written for films and songs, as well as books?
Our Dream Farm with Matt Baker: You can now stay in the famous farmhouse from the hit TV show
The 'dream' farmhouse is located in one of the most picturesque national parks in the UK and is dog-friendly too.
