Countryfile presenter Adam Henson has revealed he once starred in a Hollywood movie, playing a role in the 1995 film Braveheart. Henson brought rare long-horned oxen from his farm to the set, donned a ginger wig and kilt, and helped drag William Wallace's dead body in a cart alongside a friend.
In a candid interview, Henson shared life lessons learned from his father, Joe Henson, who founded the first farm park in 1971. Despite a challenging childhood with an absent father—Leslie Henson, a famous comedian—Joe became a devoted parent, teaching Adam and his siblings responsibility by giving each a breed of animal to care for on the farm.
Henson admitted he had to retake his A-levels due to a lack of self-discipline, attending night school while working on the farm to secure a place at agricultural college. He now passes on advice to his own children, Ella, 21, and Alfie, 17, urging them to learn from mistakes and set high standards for how they wish to be treated.
Reflecting on his father's death from terminal cancer, Henson said he is not afraid of dying but dislikes the idea of leaving the planet or growing old. He noted he is becoming more like his father, which he considers positive. At his Cotswolds farm, Henson manages a team by focusing on individual strengths, though he admits his dogs—a Miniature Dachshund, Border Collie, and two Hungarian Wirehaired Vizslas—often test his patience.
