BBC Countryfile sparks concern as fans react to baffling segment moments into show

BBC viewers were left scratching their heads during the latest episode of Countryfile, as one 'unusual' item seemed to take over the show.

Countryfile fans were left puzzled during the most recent episode when oysters unexpectedly became the main focus.

The popular Sunday show returned with hosts Joe Crowley and Adam Henson. Joe travelled to Scotland for a glimpse into the famous Stranraer Oyster Festival.

While there, he delved into the techniques fishermen use to gather oysters and discovered that an astonishing 10,000 oysters were enjoyed by festival attendees over the weekend.

However, due to the episode dedicating a large portion of its runtime to the shellfish rather than the usual countryside topics, some viewers were left baffled.

Taking to social media, they shared their thoughts and concerns, reports the Express.

A disconcerted viewer remarked: "It's Oyster week on a show that's supposed to be about the countryside."

Another commented: "After criticism over its Olympics coverage the BBC has gone all in on the Stranraer Oyster Festival."

Meanwhile, a third scribbled: "I can't believe that the BBC managed to secure the TV rights for the Stranraer Oyster Festival." Yet another added: "They're stretching this oyster story out a bit."

Some fans also shared their befuddlement about the sheer quantity of oysters available, with one poser asking: "If that oyster festival is just over one weekend what happens to the town the rest of the year?"

And one queried in tandem: "Hope the oyster festival is sustainable ...ten thousand oysters consumed in one weekend?"

The news follows presenter Adam's recent admission that the farming calendar brings a "rollercoaster of emotions" for him and his family at this particular time of year for farming. The Gloucestershire native, who was born and raised on his family's farm, shared his thoughts on what's to come in Countryfile's magazine.

"There's something almost primaeval about the planting, growing and gathering of crops, even in the third decade of the 21st century," Adam expressed, while musing over this year's farming tasks.

"If we miss a window of fine weather to get the combines out in the fields, it can be a devastating and costly mistake."

Reflecting on the end of summer, he described the culmination of months of crop nurturing as "the most important, exhilarating, unpredictable, stressful and satisfying period of the entire farming year".

He further commented: "The combination of hope, jeopardy and sheer hard graft can make the summer months a rollercoaster of emotions."

Catch the next instalment of Countryfile on Sunday at 6.20pm on BBC One, with episodes also available on BBC iPlayer.