Countryfile

Sussex (27x37)

Air date: Sep 13, 2015

Countryfile is in West Sussex. John Craven meets the current members of the first Women's Institute in England to discover the impact the WI has had on rural life over the past 100 years. He dons his apron to find out about the cookery and campaigns of the institute. He also visits the Arts and Crafts property Standen House, where he explores the restoration of the gardens. Beneath the British countryside lies an untapped energy resource - shale gas. The government seems keen to make the most of it - but at what cost? Tom Heap looks at fears over fracking. With two weeks to go until Countryfile's legendary One Man and His Dog 2015 sheepdog trial, we meet the remaining two teams. Adam Henson heads to Wales, and Charlotte Smith meets the English team. In two weeks' time, England, Wales, Ireland and Scotland will go head to head for the trophy. Matt Baker launches the countdown to the first ever Countryfile Ramble for Children in Need. For one weekend, Countryfile will encourage the whole country to ramble and raise money for some of Britain's most vulnerable young people. Matt and his fellow presenters will lead the way on rambles of their own, which the public will have the chance to join.