BBC Countryfile viewers have expressed disappointment with the latest episode, with some claiming they switched off after just 30 seconds. The show faced criticism for being a 'climate change mouthpiece' during its visit to Newport Wetlands National Nature Reserve.
On social media, one viewer wrote: '#CountryFile 30 seconds of watching is enough! Eco-warriors believing the #ClimateScam nonsense!' Another joked: 'What if a duck did yoga? #countryfile tackling all the serious issues tonight.' Others echoed the sentiment, with comments such as 'Another episode of Coastfile. And Doomlord #countryfile' and '#countryfile This is so woke now. #DefundTheBBC.'
One viewer commented: 'Stopped watching it's got dreadful. Needs a separate programme to cover all the new inclusions.' Another added: 'Used to enjoy the show but now it's just a climate change mouthpiece. No real input about what's actually happening in the countryside.'
The episode also featured a segment in the Cotswolds where Adam's animals were checked by a vet, and Tom investigated oil drilling plans in scenic locations. This follows a previous episode where viewers were shocked by the price of a sausage roll at a farm shop in West Sussex, priced at £2.99. One viewer remarked: '£2.99 for a f***** sausage roll?' while another said: 'Does he spit in it? It's a sausage roll FFS.'
Despite the backlash, some fans defended the show, with one stating: 'That's a sausage roll that is.' Another added: 'I want a sausage roll now. Damn BBC propaganda.' Shopkeeper Craig confirmed they sell between 50 and 100 sausage rolls nearly every day.
