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Countryfile

Summer Special

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

The Countryfile team visit the Kent County Show for their summer special. Including tales of unlikely exhibitors - none other than Sir Winston Churchill and the youngsters following in his footsteps to champion cherries fit for the queen. Friend of the show John Hammond explains just why Kent is so fruitful with a weird and wonderful experiment demonstrating why the county's climate is so good for growing. There are jaw-dropping displays from the Metropolitan Mounted Police, as well as a Spitfire fly-by marking the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.

Football Focus and 5 Live favourite Dan Walker joins us to commentate as our presenters pit their wits against each other in a race with a difference! Show less

Contributors

Presenter:
Matt Baker
Presenter:
Ellie Harrison
Presenter:
Adam Henson
Presenter:
Tom Heap
Participant:
John Hammond
Participant:
Dan Walker
Executive Producer:
William Lyons
Series Producer:
Joanna Brame

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