BBC's Countryfile hit with complaints as viewers fume over 'boring' and 'pointless' episode

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," reports .

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."

"I'm shocked by what I'm watching on @BBCCountryfile tonight maize and specialty 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 impressed, one fan was absolutely thrilled, 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 even took a moment during the show to give a shout-out to the Countryfile calendar.

He remarked, "I think we are fast realising that the key to a farming enterprise like this, especially where family is concerned, is one thing."

Charlotte, eager for more information, urged him on with a "Go on," prompting Matt to tease, "Yes, and there is one thing missing from around here."

With a chuckle, Matt queried, "Do you know where I am going with this?"

As Charlotte caught on, Matt couldn't hide his delight, exclaiming, "Look at this. This is what they need; it's the Countryfile calendar."

Countryfile is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.