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He falsely claimed an Indigenous identity to gain fame in America, despite being from the UK: Should he be remembered as a fraud or a conservation hero?
He was a Native American trapper-turned-conservationist, who helped to save the beaver from extinction. Or was he? Roly Smith tracks down the unlikely true story of Archibald Belaney
Beloved children's author, artist, scientist, sheep farmer – 10 things you didn't know about Beatrix Potter
Our guide to the children's author, writer, illustrator, natural scientist and conservationist Beatrix Potter, looking at her life, her works and best places to visit in the Lake District.
In 1864, one pioneering woman changed mountaineering forever – armed only with grit, a skirt, and champagne
Leaving behind a quiet life of croquet and cream teas, Lucy Walker became one of Britain’s finest early mountain climbers. Clare Roche tells her extraordinary story.
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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.
Charles Dickens, Hollywood and Adam Henson: The surprising history behind London’s Smithfield Market
After 800 years, London's Smithfield Market is closing. Farmer and BBC Countryfile presenter Adam Henson delves into its rich history.
Nan Shepherd revolutionised nature writing with The Living Mountain. This is her story
One of the greatest books about Scottish mountains lay in a drawer for 30 years. Charlotte Peacock profiles author Nan Shepherd and her enduring passion for the Cairngorms
Best binoculars for birdwatching in 2025: three popular brands reviewed
Megan Shersby of BBC Wildlife Magazine reviews mid-priced binoculars for birdwatching and other wildlife-spotting.
Countryfile Calendar competition 2024: view the winning and shortlisted images
Discover who won the Countryfile Calendar competition 2024.
John Craven: The frightening and costly reality of coastal erosion
As sea levels rise, it's time for a national debate about the long-term future of our coastline, says Countryfile presenter John Craven.
Adam Henson: Our seaside harvests are as important as ever
As an island nation, fishing and our coastal harvests are as culturally and politically important as ever, 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
John Craven: Investing in foresters
If Britain is to plant more trees successfully, we need to train more people in the craft of forestry, says the Countryfile presenter.
John Craven: In celebration of 200 issues of BBC Countryfile Magazine
Red kite reintroductions, badger culls and climate change were hot topics when BBC Countryfile Magazine launched 15 years ago, reflects John Craven.
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
30 years of the BBC Countryfile Calendar
From tiny autumn voles to wide open landscapes, here's our pick of the winning shots from the BBC Countryfile Calendar across the past 30 years
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
Great Drought of 1976: what happened and what was the impact on Britain?
In the summer of 1976, a heatwave held Britain in its shimmering, searing thrall. The land cracked, gardens withered and reservoirs lay parched and bare. We look back on the Great Drought of 1976 and the impact it had on British people, wildlife, farming and the landscape.
Farmers and mental health: where to go for help
As reported on Countryfile back in 2015, suicide rates are considerably higher among farmers. Where can the farming community seek help with mental illness?
Ellie Harrison: save our seagrass meadows
Countryfile presenter Ellie Harrison champions the conservationists protecting our precious marine habitats
Podcast: Meet the boss of the Countryfile TV show
Take a wander in the woods with Jane Lomas, series producer of Countryfile in episode 3, season 11 of the Plodcast, the nature and countryside podcast from BBC Countryfile Magazine
Ellie Harrison: Walk in the footsteps of our ancestors to save ancient paths
Want to keep our ancient paths? Then pull on your walking boots, says Countryfile presenter Ellie Harrison.
Submitting ideas to BBC Countryfile Magazine
Our guidelines on how to submit your feature and story ideas to BBC Countryfile Magazine.
UK heatwave: what caused it, the impact on the countryside and what's next for the forecast?
TV weather presenters and meteorologists John Hammond and Sara Thornton offer insight into the current UK heatwave, looking at the impact it has had on the countryside and predict what's next for the forecast.
Britain's top country Christmas traditions and their origins
Here's our A-Z guide to Britain's festive traditions and their origins. Some are familiar, some forgotten, but many still take place throughout the countryside, bringing communities together at Christmas.