The Second World War began 50 years ago today. Its impact on the countryside was as great as on our cities. To feed the nation, the face of the British countryside was changed completely.
Brian Redhead reports.
Also John Craven examines the role of the vet today. With veterinary schools closing, will there still be enough vets and will they still be in the James Herriot mould? Plus at 12.55pm the weather for the countryside with Ian McCaskill. Producer PHIL FRANKLIN
Editor MICHAEL FITZGERALD BBC Pebble Mill
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