‘We only just got rid of it!’ rage Countryfile viewers as they blast BBC show for reintroducing unpopular segment
COUNTRYFILE fans have been left raging as show bosses reintroduced an unpopular segment.
The beloved BBC agriculture show aired its latest episode on Sunday night from Somerset.
Matt Baker and Margherita Taylor were on presenting duties while John Craven appeared on screen to make an announcement.
The 83-year-old revealed Countyfile‘s calendar is making a return for this year.
He officially launched this year’s photographic competition that will see the winning snaps included in their 2025 calendar.
John told viewers: “Every part of this country is blessed with miracles of nature and breathtaking beauty.
“So here in this beautiful setting provided for us by nature, it’s my great pleasure to launch our photographic competition with this year’s winning photos starring in the 2025 Countryfile calendar.”
However, viewers at home were less than impressed and hoped the segment had been permanently dropped.
One fan said: “OMG! Not the flipping calendar again already. Seems like we only just got rid of the last one!”
A second fumed: “Yay its the f***en #Countryfile calendar b****cks again.”
“JFC it doesn’t feel like that long since the end of the last #countryfile calendar competition,” said a third.
As usual, the proceeds of the sale of the calendars goes directly to BBC Children in Need.
Since the competition was launched in 1998, a whopping £30 million has been donated to charity.
Countryfile presenting team
Agricultural programme Countryfile launched on the BBC in 1988. In its long history, the show's seen several presenters come and go. Let's take a look at the current line-up.
- John Craven: The longest-serving presenter, having debuted in 1989, John is also known for his work on Newsround from 1972–1989.
- Adam Henson: Adam, who comes from a farming family, joined the presenting team in 2001. His other media work includes BBC Radio 4’s Farming Today and BBC Two’s Lambing Live.
- Matt Baker: Having joined the line-up in 2009, Matt also presented The One Show alongside Alex Jones from 2011 to 2020. Before that, he hosted Blue Peter from 1999 to 2006.
- Tom Heap: Tom joined Countryfile in 2009 and in April 2012, he took over the investigative reporter role from John Craven. He has also presented The Climate Show on Sky News.
- Helen Skelton: Another former Blue Peter presenter, she hosted the beloved children’s programme from 2008 to 2013. Helen joined the Countryfile team in 2014 and has competed in Strictly Come Dancing.
- Anita Rani: Anita was added to Countryfile in 2015 and has presented other programmes for the Beeb including The Refugee Camp: Our Desert Home, among others.
- Sean Fletcher: Newsreader and presenter Sean joined Countryfile in 2015. He is also known for Good Morning Britain, Songs of Praise and BBC Breakfast.