BBC Countryfile fans voiced their dissatisfaction with the latest instalment of the rural affairs show.
The episode saw Matt Baker and Charlotte Smith pay a visit to a Cambridgeshire farm, where innovative farmer David Mwanaka is growing 485 acres of crops from his native Zimbabwe, including white maize.
They also dropped by a community farm cultivating unusual crops like oca and quinoa, while Adam Henson lent a hand with a tea harvest in Cornwall.
However, not long after the programme kicked off, viewers took to social media to air their views, with some expressing disappointment. Several viewers found the episode’s content lacklustre, labelling it as “boring.”
One viewer tweeted: ” Boring #countryfile today,” according to the Mirror. Another critic remarked: “This first story is really terribly done – nothing but a never-ending pointless interview- no one does anything except drive to nowhere, apparently.”
Criticising the maize segment, a third viewer said: “Just what you want at a crucial time for the harvest …. Matt Baker, in a flat cap, asking inane questions #countryfile.”
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“I’m shocked by what I’m watching on @BBCCountryfile tonight maize and specialty Cornish-grown tea-our farmers must be spitting feathers,” another viewer complained.
One person appealed to the show’s producers: “I’d have preferred a more general Harvest edition, like sort of news about many more farms and crops, #CountryFile.”
While some viewers were less than impressed with the segment, one fan was absolutely delighted, taking to Twitter to express their excitement: “@BBCCountryfile Teabot in Cornwall. Fantastic, love it. I definitely want to buy some and drink some good real tea. Does that estate do tea tastings?”
During the episode, Matt Baker also took a moment to highlight the Countryfile calendar. He noted, “I think we are fast realising that the key to a farming enterprise like this, especially where family is concerned, is one thing.”
Charlotte, keen to hear more, encouraged him with a “Go on,” which led Matt to playfully hint, “Yes, and there is one thing missing from around here.”
With a knowing smile, Matt asked, “Do you know where I am going with this?” As Charlotte understood the reference, Matt revealed his glee, proclaiming, “Look at this. This is what they need; it’s the Countryfile calendar.”
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