Battle Grounds: Culture Wars in the Countryside

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Anna Jones uncovers the stories of people caught up in the battles of British rural life.

Farmer's daughter and rural affairs journalist Anna Jones uncovers the personal stories of individuals caught up in the culture wars raging under the surface of British rural life.

The British countryside is often portrayed as a green and pleasant land - a rural idyll. But under the surface, rural culture wars rage: the Right to Roam, veganism, rewilding. Anna Jones is a farmer's daughter who has worked as a rural affairs journalist for almost 20 years. In this series she uncovers the personal stories of individuals caught up in these battle grounds.

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Battle Grounds: Culture Wars in the Countryside: 5. The Urban/Rural Divide

5. The Urban/Rural Divide

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Journalist Anna Jones explores her own experience of crossing the urban/rural divide.

Anna Jones grew up on a farm but has spent most of her adult life living in cities. She sees the urban/rural divide from both sides.

The British countryside is often portrayed as a green and pleasant land - a rural idyll. But under the surface, rural culture wars rage: the Right to Roam, veganism, rewilding.

Anna Jones is a farmer’s daughter who has worked as a rural affairs journalist for almost 20 years. In this series she uncovers the personal stories of individuals caught up in these battle grounds.

In this episode Anna gets personal and explores her own journey across the urban/rural divide. Why did she long for the city when her parents stayed on the farm? And does this cultural division contribute to the other culture wars covered throughout the series?

Presented by Anna Jones
Produced for BBC Audio in Bristol by Heather Simons and Anna Jones

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