Countryfile Calendar competition 2022: winner and finalists

Voting is now open for the Countryfile calendar competition for 2023. Here is everything you need to know, including the theme, the shortlist and who is judging it this year.

Countryfile Calendar competition 2022: winner and finalists

Entries and public are now closed for the 2022 Countryfile Calendar photographic competition and the finalists and winner have been announced. Here you can view the winner and finalists.

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Who won the Countryfile Calendar competition 2022?

The winner of the Countryfile Calendar for 2022 was Andrew Gittos with his photo ‘Golden eye’. The winning photo was voted for by viewers and takes pride of place on the front cover of the Countryfile Calendar for 2022, sold in aid of the BBC Children in Need.

The setting sun on the horizon of the ocean casts a perfect line of gold through the hole in the rock at Durdle Door in Dorset — Golden Eye by Andrew Gittos won the public vote and the judges' favourite category for the BBC Countryfile Calendar 2022.

What was the theme for the Countryfile Calendar competition 2022?

The theme for the 2022 calendar is ‘Miracles of Nature’ and each month features one of the 12 finalists from the Countryfile Photographic Competition.

What is the official charity for the Countryfile Calendar?

The best 12 entries made up the Countryfile Calendar for 2022, which is now on sale in aid of the BBC Children in Need appeal. 2021 marks the 41st anniversary of BBC Children in Need.

Last year the calendars sold raised more than £3.1 million for BBC Children in Need and a minimum of £4.75 from the sale of each calendar will be donated to the appeal.

How do I buy the BBC Countryfile Calendar 2022?

The BBC Countryfile calendar for 2022 is now available. The price per calendar is £9.99, UK postage included. Postage outside the UK will cost £7.50 per calendar.

The closing date for calendar orders is 31st of January 2022, so please place your order now to ensure you receive your copy!

View the full details and order your BBC Countryfile Calendar 2022

How is the winner chosen?

John Craven chaired the judging panel and was once again joined by wildlife cameraman Simon King and musician and broadcaster Cerys Matthews. Together they chose their favourite 12 photographs, which were then put to the public vote to find an overall winner.