One of the BBC's most popular programmes, Countryfile airs weekly on BBC One and reports on rural, agricultural and environmental issues in the UK.
Launched in 1988, Countryfile replaced the long-running show Farming with the aim of covering a broader view of the countryside. John Craven is the show's longest-standing presenter, working on the programme for more than 35 years after joining the show in 1989.
Regular presenters also include Matt Baker, Anita Rani, Tom Heap and Adam Henson. Plus, Sean Fletcher, Hamza Yassin, Joe Crowley, Charlotte Smith, Margherita Taylor, Vick Hope and Steve Brown also appear on the show.
Here is our weekly TV guide to Countryfile, including what's coming up on the show and what time it airs on BBC One.
Who are the Countryfile presenters this Sunday?
Joe Crowley and Anita Rani will be presenting Countryfile this week.
What is on BBC Countryfile this week?
Once Scotland’s most productive river, the River Leven powered more than 30 mills and helped build thriving communities. This week, Joe Crowley and Anita Rani visit as archaeologists break ground on an exciting new excavation to uncover the river's history, revealing a river through time, from industry to decline.
Today, restoration work is improving fish passage and monitoring water quality from the river’s source at Loch Leven, while local historians gather memories and reconnect people with their past. Centuries on, communities are rediscovering and revitalising the river that once powered the industrial heart of Fife.
What was on BBC Countryfile last week?
Last week, Charlotte Smith and Adam Henson visited Oswestry Livestock Market, one of the region’s largest weekly cattle and sheep markets. As spring trading peaks, they stepped into a fast-moving world where fortunes can change in minutes. With livestock numbers falling and markets closing nationwide, Oswestry remains a crucial lifeline, not just for trade, but for farming communities to come together.
Get caught up on last week's episode of BBC Countryfile on iPlayer now.
What time is Countryfile on?
This week’s BBC Countryfile is on BBC One at 17:15, Sunday 17 May 2026.
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How far in advance is Countryfile filmed?
Countryfile is filmed one to two weeks in advance.
