Archive July 27, 2025

Countryfile presenter Adam Henson has been a familiar face on our screens for more than 20 years, but has a very different life away from the TV cameras

Adam Henson has dropped a mysterious hint about potentially stepping back from television if his “face doesn’t fit one day”.

During a BBC Farmwatch broadcast, the presenter discussed his Cotswolds operation, revealing that 180 staff work at the Cotswold Farm Park in Cheltenham.

It appears Adam’s responsibilities have shifted over time, admitting his “hands are soft” and that his current duties involve “managing managers”, with an 8am kick-off (considerably later than most farmers begin their day).

Nevertheless, the Countryfile favourite clearly retains affection for traditional agricultural work.

When questioned whether he missed that aspect of farming, he replied that he “always wanted” to be a farmer and continues to adore it.

Adam remarked: “Yeah, you know, I grew up on a farm wanting to be a farmer, went to agricultural college, you know, travelled the world working on farms. It’s something I’ve always wanted to do, and I still love it.”

He added: “So the telly world has taken me slightly away from that. That’s a pleasure, but if my face doesn’t fit one day, which I’m sure it won’t, I’ll go back to being a proper farmer”.

The beloved broadcaster has also featured on programmes including Gardeners ‘ World, Springtime on the Farm and Lambing Live, sharing expertise from his farm since 2001. Adam is wed to spouse Charlotte, and together they share two grown-up children, Alfie and Ella.

Nevertheless, his children have chosen not to mirror his professional journey and have instead embarked on completely different vocational routes.

Adam was apparently motivated by his father to pursue the dual occupations of agriculture and broadcasting, explaining how he would telephone after every programme to provide encouragement or critique.

Chatting to the Express, Adam shared how his father was “ahead of his time” by welcoming visitors to the farm and allowing guests to “bottle-feed a lamb or hold a chick”.

He commented: “While I was pulling on my wellies and chasing my dad out of the door to join him on the farm, my own children aren’t interested in a career in farming”.

The 59-year-old disclosed that his daughter works as an events organiser in Perth, while his son is a financial adviser in Leeds. He and Charlotte will move to a bungalow in Winchcombe when the tenancy expires in 12 years.

Countryfile presenter Adam Henson has been a familiar face on our screens for more than 20 years, but has a very different life away from the TV cameras

Adam Henson has dropped a mysterious hint about potentially stepping back from television if his “face doesn’t fit one day”.

During a BBC Farmwatch broadcast, the presenter discussed his Cotswolds operation, revealing that 180 staff work at the Cotswold Farm Park in Cheltenham.

It appears Adam’s responsibilities have shifted over time, admitting his “hands are soft” and that his current duties involve “managing managers”, with an 8am kick-off (considerably later than most farmers begin their day).

Nevertheless, the Countryfile favourite clearly retains affection for traditional agricultural work.

When questioned whether he missed that aspect of farming, he replied that he “always wanted” to be a farmer and continues to adore it.

Adam remarked: “Yeah, you know, I grew up on a farm wanting to be a farmer, went to agricultural college, you know, travelled the world working on farms. It’s something I’ve always wanted to do, and I still love it.”

He added: “So the telly world has taken me slightly away from that. That’s a pleasure, but if my face doesn’t fit one day, which I’m sure it won’t, I’ll go back to being a proper farmer.”

The beloved broadcaster has also featured on programmes including Gardeners’ World, Springtime on the Farm and Lambing Live, sharing expertise from his farm since 2001. Adam is wed to spouse Charlotte, and together they share two grown-up children, Alfie and Ella.

Nevertheless, his children have chosen not to mirror his professional journey and have instead embarked on completely different vocational routes.

Adam was apparently motivated by his father to pursue the dual occupations of agriculture and broadcasting, explaining how he would telephone after every programme to provide encouragement or critique.

Chatting to the Express, Adam shared how his father was “ahead of his time” by welcoming visitors to the farm and allowing guests to “bottle-feed a lamb or hold a chick”.

He commented: “While I was pulling on my wellies and chasing my dad out of the door to join him on the farm, my own children aren’t interested in a career in farming.”

The 59-year-old disclosed that his daughter works as an events organiser in Perth, while his son is a financial adviser in Leeds. This means that when the tenancy expires in 12 years, he and Charlotte will relocate to a bungalow in Winchcombe.

Rebel Wilson took to social media this weekend to commemorate her late grandmother who passed away at the impressive age of 95 – and who joined the star at her wedding last year

Rebel Wilson has been left heartbroken by the death of her beloved grandmother – just months after her grandfather passed away. The Pitch Perfect star shared touching details of her grandmother Gar’s life.

Taking to social media on Sunday, Rebel, 45, shared a montage of images of her grandmother – sound tracked by the song Somewhere Over The Rainbow, sung by Judy Garland. The song choice had special meaning which gave insight into her grandmother’s mischievous personality.

Rebel wrote: “Goodbye to my incredible Grandma Gar – the BEST grandmother ever. She passed away at 95 years old.”

She continued: “Her favourite movie was The Wizard of Oz because when she was a young girl she was banned by her father from seeing it for being ‘naughty’ but years later finally got to watch it.”

Rebel then revealed that her grandmother was deeply proud of her and the acting career she carved out for herself. She explained: “She used to keep a scrapbook of news clippings of my career because she was so proud and even last night was telling paramedics about me as she was being taken to hospital – recounting her glorious holiday on the Queen Mary that I had given her as a present when I had started making it big in Hollywood.”

The Australian actress went on: “When I was 11 she took me and my sister to America – it was one of the best week’s of my entire life. We took her on SPACE MOUNTAIN at Disneyland saying ‘it’s not that scary Gar!’ and she screamed the entire way down holding on for dear life. I’m glad her last ‘big’ outing was to our wedding at the Opera House.”

She continued: “She loved watching tennis, musicals, neenish tarts, but most importantly she LOVED her family – her children, grandchildren and now great grandchildren. She leaves behind an incredible legacy. She had a hair salon back in the day when few women owned businesses. She endured so much in her life and was always so kind and sweet. To me she is a Queen and I proudly carry her royal name of Elizabeth.”

And she concluded: “Love you Gar and love to all my family at this very sad time.”

The tragic news came months after Rebel revealed how delighted she and her now wife, Ramona Agruma, 40, were able to welcome Gar to their wedding last year.

Rebel wrote in an Instagram post last December: “My sister Liberty officiated our legal wedding in Sydney! It meant my 94 year old grandmother Gar could come which was very special to us to have her included and just felt right to do it in my hometown at this glorious time of the year.”

Rebel’s grandfather, who she affectionately called Poppy, died in December last year. She shared a photo of herself with her relative on Instagram Stories at the time along with a message stating: “RIP Poppy – 97 years young. The best grandpa!”

Rebel Wilson took to social media this weekend to commemorate her late grandmother who passed away at the impressive age of 95 – and who joined the star at her wedding last year

Rebel Wilson has been left heartbroken by the death of her beloved grandmother – just months after her grandfather passed away. The Pitch Perfect star shared touching details of her grandmother Gar’s life.

Taking to social media on Sunday, Rebel, 45, shared a montage of images of her grandmother – sound tracked by the song Somewhere Over The Rainbow, sung by Judy Garland. The song choice had special meaning which gave insight into her grandmother’s mischievous personality.

Rebel wrote: “Goodbye to my incredible Grandma Gar – the BEST grandmother ever. She passed away at 95 years old.”

She continued: “Her favourite movie was The Wizard of Oz because when she was a young girl she was banned by her father from seeing it for being ‘naughty’ but years later finally got to watch it.”

Rebel then revealed that her grandmother was deeply proud of her and the acting career she carved out for herself. She explained: “She used to keep a scrapbook of news clippings of my career because she was so proud and even last night was telling paramedics about me as she was being taken to hospital – recounting her glorious holiday on the Queen Mary that I had given her as a present when I had started making it big in Hollywood.”

The Australian actress went on: “When I was 11 she took me and my sister to America – it was one of the best week’s of my entire life. We took her on SPACE MOUNTAIN at Disneyland saying ‘it’s not that scary Gar!’ and she screamed the entire way down holding on for dear life. I’m glad her last ‘big’ outing was to our wedding at the Opera House.”

She continued: “She loved watching tennis, musicals, neenish tarts, but most importantly she LOVED her family – her children, grandchildren and now great grandchildren. She leaves behind an incredible legacy. She had a hair salon back in the day when few women owned businesses. She endured so much in her life and was always so kind and sweet. To me she is a Queen and I proudly carry her royal name of Elizabeth.”

And she concluded: “Love you Gar and love to all my family at this very sad time.”

The tragic news came months after Rebel revealed how delighted she and her now wife, Ramona Agruma, 40, were able to welcome Gar to their wedding last year.

Rebel wrote in an Instagram post last December: “My sister Liberty officiated our legal wedding in Sydney! It meant my 94 year old grandmother Gar could come which was very special to us to have her included and just felt right to do it in my hometown at this glorious time of the year.”

Rebel’s grandfather, who she affectionately called Poppy, died in December last year. She shared a photo of herself with her relative on Instagram Stories at the time along with a message stating: “RIP Poppy – 97 years young. The best grandpa!”