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How tall is Prince Harry? And how does he stack up against other British royals?
He's shorter than his brother, but still towers above his father and other family members
I spent 3 days hiking England's answer to the Salem witch trials. It was as creepy as it sounds
Eerie rock formations, vanishing streams, sinister twists… Vivienne Crow experiences all and more on a
fantastical three-day tour in the Forest
of Bowland and Yorkshire Dales
10 famous people Catherine, Princess of Wales is related to, from USA television royalty Ellen DeGeneres to literary icon Jane Austen
Some of Kate Middleton’s extended family are huge Hollywood stars
This pocket-sized speaker might be your new favourite outdoor companion
We review the Tribit StormBox Micro 2 Portable Speaker to see how it stands up to the competition
“If community projects are not well-supported, our countryside will be a bleaker place.” John Craven on the hidden infrastructure gap in rural areas
As post offices and hospitals close, rural residents are left at a huge disadvantage, says John Craven
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He gave us Auld Lang Syne and was known for passionate love affairs and bold, radical politics – just who was Robert Burns?
From humble Ayrshire beginnings to worldwide annual celebrations, we take a look at the life of Robert Burns, Scotland's favourite poet.
Is it true Prince Philip and the Queen were cousins?
We take a look at how Queen and Prince Philip were related
George Clooney’s suit, tennis balls, eco coffins… Why this classic British farming material is having a moment
The material is renewable, sustainable and biodegradable – and popular with celebrities, too
This author has sold 198 million books. Now he’s delving into the ancient unsolved mystery of Stonehenge
In his new novel, author Ken Follett breathes life into one of the greatest British mysteries: Stonehenge
Royal corgis and the late Queen: 8 beloved images of Queen Elizabeth II and her cherished corgis – including hilarious footage of them with James Bond...
The late Queen adored all animals, especially dogs, and one short-legged breed stole her heart.
Experiences
Hubble, bubble, toil and trouble: the real story of Britain's witch trials
Learn more about some of Britains most famous witches and wise men and the fate that befell them
"I survived Lyme Disease!"
All you need to know about this tick-borne disease from a man who contracted, diagnosed and survived it – Kevin Parr
Best nature and wildlife books reviewed for 2025
Our pick of the very best nature and wildlife books, including new releases – each with an expert editorial review.
Historical figures
“I’ve wandered into an oil painting.” Walk in the unspoiled English landscapes that inspired John Constable
Few artists are as synonymous with a place as John Constable. To celebrate a major Tate Britain exhibition marking 250 years since his birth, Ben Lerwill ventures to the open skies and slow waters of the idyllic Essex-Suffolk border
Crowned before their first birthday, ruling for just 9 days before being executed – discover the record-breaking royals who have made the history books
Discover the extraordinary extremes that make some royals unforgettable
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
Interviews
“Dyslexia is my superpower.” Strictly champ Hamza Yassin on his childhood heroes, living in the Scottish Highlands and how he mastered wildlife photography
Wildlife cameraman and presenter Hamza Yassin’s new book inspires us to discover natural wonders on our doorstep
“I quit the New York catwalk to create my own regenerative garden paradise – here’s why”
Poppy Okotcha turned her back on the jet-setting lifestyle of a top model for a more down-to-earth way of life. Fergus Collins meets the regenerative gardener and author to find out why
“Every English river is dying.” But it’s not too late to save them from destruction – here's how
Robert Macfarlane’s Is a River Alive? is one of the year’s biggest – and most vital – book releases. In this exclusive interview, we discover why he’s campaigning to have rivers recognised as living beings
Opinion
“Children young as 11 were advised to walk miles along unlit, dangerous roads.” Public transport is failing rural youth – here’s why a shake-up is long overdue
Limited public transport disadvantages rural teenagers academically and socially, says author Nicola Chester
“Could we soon be harvesting crops with a swarm of AI-enabled pilotless drones?” BBC Countryfile’s Adam Henson on farming’s technological revolution
A powerful technological revolution in farming is underway, explains Adam Henson
“Succession has always been a thorny issue.” BBC Countryfile’s Adam Henson on how farming is changing – and why it’s good news
Agricultural careers are more diverse than ever before, says Adam Henson
Royals
How tall is Catherine, Princess of Wales? Her lofty height is well-suited to public life
The future Queen Consort stands noticeably taller than the average British woman
British royalty is related to almost every royal family in Europe, from the Spanish to the Dutch. Here's why...
We take a look at how Europe's royal families are related to each other... It's a little complicated
Why do we say the British Royal Family is German? Just how German are they?
We take a look at the Royal Family's German roots...