BBC Countryfile presenters Adam Henson, John Craven, Charlotte Smith, Tom Heap, Anita Rani, Matt Baker and Ellie Harrison. Photograph Justin

As fans descend on Blenheim Palace for the annual roadshow – and with barely a tractor around the corner – it really is reasonable to inquire of if the TV hit has lost its origins. But presenters John Craven and Anita Rani argue that its evolution reflects changes in Britain in particular

T he organisers of Countryfile Live knew they certainly were channeling forces that are strong they started their festival in W dstock. Admittedly it’s W dstock, Oxfordshire, not Ny. Therefore the extravaganza into the grounds of Blenheim Palace is celebrating rural life, perhaps not counterculture. But there’s a vibe at Countryfile Live alright, and it can’t be entirely down to the cider. [Read more…]