Ellie Harrison
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.
Why is Ellie Harrison leaving Countryfile?
After 13 years, Ellie Harrison has decided to leave Countryfile. In her final column for BBC Countryfile Magazine, she reveals what she'll miss and why she has chosen to leave...
Ellie Harrison: How small acts can save Britain's birds
The only living link to dinosaurs, birds are a daily wonder in Britain’s skies, lands and seas. Small acts can save them, says BBC Countryfile's Ellie Harrison
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Ellie Harrison: True luxury is a simple picnic with nature for company
Offering peace, freedom and the company of nature, a simple picnic in the great outdoors is the height of the dining experience, 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
Ellie Harrison: Ordnance Survey maps preserve the history of our ancient trails
Ordnance Survey’s meticulous maps not only guide us but also preserve the history of our rights of way, says Countryfile presenter Ellie Harrison
Who is Ellie Harrison? Everything you need to know about the Countryfile presenter
From country music to killer whales, here is everything you need to know about Countryfile presenter Ellie Harrison.
Ellie Harrison: Time and attention are essential for a real connection with the natural world
To build a genuine relationship with nature requires an investment in both time and focus, says the Countryfile presenter.
Ellie Harrison: Music is part of the magic of nature
Originally inspired by the natural world and a need for survival, music is still at the heart of our lives
Ellie Harrison: real nature brought indoors improves every surface
Whether you prefer your decorations homemade or sparkly, natural evergreens will never go out of style.
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
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
Ellie Harrison: dragonflies are the James Deans of the riverbank
In pursuit of astonishing, awe-inspiring spectacle? Look no further than the extraordinary dragonfly
Ellie Harrison: save our seagrass meadows
Countryfile presenter Ellie Harrison champions the conservationists protecting our precious marine habitats
Ellie Harrison: the importance of accents
Rather than setting us apart, our many regional accents help us connect, and reflect our life stories
Ellie Harrison: Celebrating the quiet heroes working tirelessly to give young people the chances they deserve
We must celebrate the quiet heroes absent from the headlines to realise that there is more good than bad in the world, says Countryfile's Ellie Harrison.
Ellie Harrison: How nature can help us cope in challenging times
The nationwide lockdown has been hard on us all. We instinctively gravitate to nature in times of crisis – the freedom of the wild provides a sense of calm, says Countryfile's Ellie Harrison.
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.
Ellie Harrison: Let us lift up the true heroes of our countryside
Selfless wildlife protectors who dedicate their lives to conservation should be recognised, says Countryfile's Ellie Harrison
Ellie Harrison: the plight of the starling in Britain
The fading of the clever, once-abundant starling reveals the state of our nature
Ellie Harrison: Swimming with basking sharks off the British coast
Summer shark sightings brings back memories of a close encounter while filming for Countryfile's Ellie Harrison.
Ellie Harrison: How nature has the power to heal
From offering peaceful solitude to reducing levels of stress, nature has the ability to calm, engage and heal our technology orientated minds, says Countryfile's Ellie Harrison
Discover the wild side of the Cotswolds with Ellie Harrison
Forget golden stone and chocolate-box charm, says Ellie Harrison. Behind the glossy rural glamour of Gloucestershire lies great untamed beauty – swathes of ancient land thrumming with raw nature. You just have to know where to find it...
'I'd be a soaring sea eagle': video interview with Ellie Harrison
BBC Countryfile Magazine caught up with Countryfile presenter Ellie Harrison at her smallholding in the Cotswolds (see the full feature here: http://www.countryfile.com/countryfile-tv/countryfile-presenters/meet-ellie-harrisons-dexter-cattle) during a photoshoot with her lively Dexter cattle. Here, Ellie tells us about her favourite locations in the UK, her rural heroes, why she'd like to be a sea eagle and more...