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''Countryfile'' is a British television programme which airs weekly on BBC One and reports on rural and environmental issues in the United Kingdom. It is regularly the most watched factual programme on any channel. The show was first broadcast on 24 July 1988, replacing the long-running Farming which concentrated on agricultural matters. While farming remained a core ingredient, ''Countryfile'' held a much broader brief - to investigate rural issues and celebrate the beauty and diversity of the British countryside. Broadcaster John Craven started fronting the Sunday morning programme in 1989. It went from 30 minutes to an hour 14 years later. The most dramatic development in ''Countryfiles history came in April 2009 when it moved to Sunday evenings with Matt Baker, Julia Bradbury and John Craven. The new look and slot proved an instant success with the first prime time show watched by a peak audience of 6.3 million. ''Countryfile'' is now on 52 weeks of the year and includes a five-day weather forecast live from the BBC's weather studio in London. The rest of the programme is recorded, but it broadcast live for several weeks in 2001 to bring viewers the very latest on the Foot and Mouth crisis. The ''Countryfile Photographic Competition'' remains a highlight of the programme's year. Viewers are invited to submit entries and the best make up a calendar sold in aid of BBC Children In Need. The 2013 calendar raised more than £1.3m for the charity, bringing the total donation to £6.3m. ''Countryfile'' was originally produced by BBC Birmingham, moving to its new home of BBC Bristol in 2012. Spin-off programme include BBC One's ''Countryfile: The Summer Diaries, Country Tracks and Secret Britain''. ==Overview== Shows are typically centered on two lead presenters visiting a place or region, and uncovering the stories, characters and traditions which make that area distinctive. Typical subject matter includes wildlife, conservation, farming and food production, the arts, countryside crafts, social history and leisure activities. Episodes may include several segments with other presenters, uncovering other stories in the region. Compilation programmes occasionally air with a thematic focus, with a reduced number of original segments typically featuring one lead presenter only, and several other segments repeated from previous shows. Journalism remains an integral part of the programme's agenda. Tom Heap presents a weekly investigation into the big issues affecting the British countryside. Recent examples include the impact of animal diseases, the move towards renewable energy, environmental disasters, threats to rural services as well as changes to farming policy and practices. Farmer Adam Henson joined the programme in 2001 following a search to find a new presenter amongst programme viewers. In 2009 he started fronting the weekly "Adam's Farm" strand which gives viewers an insight into the challenges of running a mixed farm in the Cotswolds. His father, Joe Henson, was one of the original founders of the Rare Breeds Survival Trust. In 2013 the programme marked its 25th anniversary with a special edition guest-edited by HRH The Prince of Wales. ''Countryfile: A Royal Appointment'' saw the team joining the Prince on his Gloucestershire farm where he shared his passion for the British countryside, rare breed animals, organic farming and hedge-laying. ''Countryfile'' also accompanied him on a trip to County Durham to find out what’s being done to help struggling hill farmers before heading to a London comprehensive where pupils are growing and cooking their own food with remarkable results. The silver jubilee celebrations continued well into July when 250 viewers were invited to a traditional summer fayre held on Adam Henson's farm. The anniversary was marked by a new title sequence and re-versioned music composed by David Lowe. October 2013 also saw the programme uniting with another BBC institution. Ireland went on to win ''Countryfile's One Man and His Dog'', which was broadcast on 27 October. The BBC's ''Countryfile'' magazine was launched in 2007 and is now published by Immediate Media Co. The current editor is Fergus Collins. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Countryfile」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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