At Lacock Abbey in Wiltshire, Charlotte Smith discovers how photography pioneer William Henry Fox Talbot celebrated the festive season. She also uncovers some age-old cures for festive overindulgence.

Matt Baker and Joe Crowley visit Snowdonia to see how the heavy influx of British tourists during the pandemic is taking its toll on the landscape.

Joe Crowley and Matt Baker visit the Holkham Estate in Norfolk, and Charlotte Smith investigates why the UK’s sugar beet farmers are facing an uncertain future.

John Craven is at Wrest Park in Bedfordshire to help with an ambitious 20-year restoration project. He also delves into the archives, revisiting other Countryfile renovation stories.

Charlotte Smith and Tom Heap are on the River Severn to find out how living with the constant threat of floods is affecting rural communities and how climate change could make things worse.

Four of the UK’s top handlers and their sheepdogs go head-to-head for this year’s One Man and His Dog trophy.