BBC Countryfile viewers say show is 'boring' and make demand after episode on innovative farm

BBC Countryfile viewers expressed their disappointment with the latest episode of the rural affairs programme. The episode featured Matt Baker and Charlotte Smith visiting a farm in Cambridgeshire, where innovative farmer David Mwanaka is cultivating 485 acres of crops from his native Zimbabwe, including white maize.

Additionally, they visited a community farm growing unusual crops such as oca and quinoa while Adam Henson helped with a tea harvest in Cornwall. However, shortly after the programme began, viewers took to social media to share their thoughts, with some expressing discontent.

A number of viewers found the episode's content underwhelming, describing it as "boring." One viewer tweeted: " Boring #countryfile today". Another critic commented: "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," reports the Mirror.

"I'm shocked by what I'm watching on @BBCCountryfile tonight, maize and speciality 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 captivated, a fan was clearly overjoyed, tweeting: "@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? " Matt Baker shared his enthusiasm on the show, highlighting the Countryfile calendar. He observed, "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 for further details, encouraged him with a "Go on," to which Matt playfully responded, "Yes, and there is one thing missing from around here." With a laugh, he asked, "Do you know where I am going with this? " Realisation dawning on her, Charlotte could only watch as Matt joyfully announced, "Look at this. This is what they need; it's the Countryfile calendar."