wildlife

There is something magical about the start of a new season. The air feels different. The water moves differently. And along the ancient banks of the River Tweed, something extraordinary stirs.

Countryfile – Hamza’s Highlands – Flapper Skate takes viewers into one of the most dramatic and least-visited stretches of Scottish coastline, where the cold, dark waters of the west coast conceal a creature so ancient, so vast, and so quietly imperilled that most people have never heard of it.

Three decades have passed since one of Britain’s most devastating environmental disasters unfolded along the pristine coastline of Pembrokeshire.

When the winter chill descends across the British Isles, most wildlife retreats into survival mode. However, Northern Ireland’s magnificent Strangford Lough tells a different story entirely.

There’s something truly magical about watching history come alive. This week, Countryfile takes viewers on an extraordinary journey to one of Britain’s most treasured landmarks.

The Menai Strait has witnessed two centuries of remarkable transformation. In this special episode of Countryfile 2025, presenters John Craven, Charlotte Smith, and Adam Henson journey to North Wales. Together, they celebrate an engineering marvel that changed everything.

The Exe Estuary sits like a sparkling jewel on the South Devon coast. It is a place where the fresh water of the river meets the salty embrace of the sea. This unique landscape acts as a powerful magnet for both people and wildlife.

Northumberland stands as a majestic testament to the raw beauty of the British Isles. In this captivating episode of Countryfile, we journey to the frozen north.