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Wales Online
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
BBC Countryfile's Adam Henson flooded with support from fans after farm announcement
BBC Countryfile's Adam Henson flooded with support from fans after farm announcement Adam Henson has been a familiar face on our TV screens since he joined the Countryfile presenting team back in 2001, and has been a part of the farming world for even longer Countryfile's Adam Henson has shared the delightful news of a new arrival at his Cotswold Farm Park. The 59-year-old presenter, who has been a familiar face on our screens for over two decades, took to Instagram to announce that one of his Gloucester cows had given birth. In the video, he said: "We've just had another new arrival on the farm. One of our Gloucester cows has given birth." He then turned the camera to show off the newborn calf, adding: "There she is. That's Holly and her beautiful little calf." His followers were delighted with the news, with one commenting: "Just beautiful." Earlier this month, Adam paid a heartfelt tribute to his wife, Charlie Henson, following her recovery from pancreatic cancer. After being diagnosed in 2021, Charlie recalled how her doctor had warned her about the low survival rate and severity of her condition, reports the Express. Article continues below Adam revealed that one of the cows on his farm gave birth (Image: (Image: Instagram/Adam Henson) ) Death in Paradise fans beg for character return as show delivers huge announcement READ MORE: She was given the all-clear after surgery but continues to have scans every six months. In a touching gesture, Adam and Charlie donated a pair of trainers to a charity installation by Pancreatic Cancer UK, displayed near London's iconic Tower Bridge. Adam shared an emotional post on the social media platform, Instagram, about his experience with cancer, stating that: "My wife had pancreatic cancer and thankfully recovered. We were happy to support this impactful initiative by each supplying a pair of trainers." Recently, a poignant Shoes of Hope exhibition, hosted by Pancreatic Cancer UK, was unveiled on April 15 in conjunction with the lead-up to London's Marathon to raise awareness about the tough realities of pancreatic cancer. Adam's wife Charlie was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2021 (Image: (Image: Getty) ) Situated in Potters Fields Park, the poignant exhibit displayed 797 pairs of trainers donated by various celebrities, pancreatic cancer survivors, families of those who had lost loved ones, and supporters. The shoes symbolise the lives lost monthly to the disease in the United Kingdom. A number of television and film stars contributed shoes, including pancreatic cancer survivor and actress Olivia Williams. Article continues below Some who donated shoes had also sadly lost loved ones to the illness, including actors Richard Armitage, Alison Steadman, television chef Ainsley Harriott, and radio presenter Zoe Ball, who had all lost their mothers.
Daily Mirror
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
BBC Countryfile star Adam Henson inundated with support as he shares emotional news
BBC Countryfile star Adam Henson has been a regular face on our TV screens for more than 20 years, and also shares tips and animal insights from his Cotswold Farm Park in Gloucestershire Countryfile's Adam Henson has shared the delightful news of a new addition to his farm. The TV presenter, who has been a familiar face on our screens for over two decades due to his role on BBC's Countryfile, has also offered tips and insights into animal life from his Cotswold Farm Park in Gloucestershire since 2001. In his most recent update, Adam took to Instagram to reveal that one of his cows had given birth. In the clip, he started off by saying: "We've just had another new arrival on the farm. One of our Gloucester cows has given birth." Swinging the camera around, Adam beamed: "There she is. That's Holly and her beautiful little calf." Adam's followers were overjoyed with the news, with one remarking: "Just beautiful." Another described it as "lovely" while a third cooed: "Sweet baby." Earlier this month, Adam paid a heartfelt tribute to his wife, Charlie Henson, following her recovery from pancreatic cancer. After being diagnosed in 2021, Charlie remembered how her doctor had cautioned her about the low survival rate and the seriousness of her condition. She was declared cancer-free after undergoing surgery, but still undergoes a scan every six months. In a touching act, Adam and Charlie donated a pair of trainers to a charity installation by Pancreatic Cancer UK, which is displayed near London's iconic Tower Bridge. Adam took to Instagram with a heartfelt message, sharing: "My wife had pancreatic cancer and thankfully recovered. We were happy to support this impactful initiative by each supplying a pair of trainers." The drive to raise awareness for the plight of those affected by pancreatic cancer saw Pancreatic Cancer UK unveil its deeply touching Shoes of Hope exhibition on 15 April, ahead of the London Marathon. Set against the scenic backdrop of Potters Fields Park, the display put on view 797 pairs of running shoes, each pair symbolising a life lost to pancreatic cancer every month across the UK, contributed by a diverse group including celebrities, survivors, grieving family members and supportive figures.
Wales Online
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
BBC Beyond Paradise star pays tribute to 'delightful' Kris Marshall as they address co-star's exit
BBC Beyond Paradise star pays tribute to 'delightful' Kris Marshall as they address co-star's exit Beyond Paradise star Barbara Flynn has opened up about working with her co-stars Kris Marshall and Sally Bretton Barbara Flynn has shared poignant words about her Beyond Paradise co-stars Kris Marshall and Sally Bretton, declaring, "they lead it beautifully". Chatting exclusively with Reach PLC, the actress, known on-screen as Anne Lloyd, also touched upon Peter Davison's short stint and exit from the TV series. Anne has found the character facing tumultuous times, including heartbreak courtesy of Peter's character, Richard Baxter, and confronting health concerns in the current series. Article continues below Reflecting on her work with Peter Davison, Barbara lamented, "It's a shame Pete wasn't in it for longer," reminiscing about their previous collaboration: "I worked with him a long time ago in A Very Peculiar Practice where we had a very different relationship." The actress couldn't hide her enthusiasm when talking of the cast and crew: "The people are delightful," reports the Express. Barbara Flynn and Peter Davison in Beyond Paradise (Image: (Image: BBC) ) Specifically, she's eager for more moments with her fictional son-in-law, played by Kris Marshall: "I want more of those lovely scenes that they have together where she just raises her eyebrows and has to leave the room." Continuing her praise, Barbara lauded Kris's charisma: "Kris and Sally lead it beautifully. Kris has an extremely attractive personality." Delving into the reasons behind the show's allure, Barbara pointed out, "There's no blood, there's a puzzle, and people can be puzzle lovers of any age." She concluded by reflecting on the series' charms: "And so there is this puzzle surrounded by people that we get to know, and I think that it's that combination of cleverness and of giving people something that has touched their family." Barbara opened up about her brief stint on Death in Paradise and how it preceded her role in Beyond Paradise, sharing, "I was in an episode of Death in Paradise. It was a few years before," and candidly revealing, "I don't watch it, I am not a devotee, but I think it is very nice when I do watch it." Beyond Paradise's Barbara Flynn paid a sweet tribute to her co-stars (Image: (Image: BBC) ) The actress, who champions the cause of Pancreatic Cancer UK, spoke movingly about her husband's tragic passing as the London Marathon approaches. Pancreatic Cancer UK has placed Shoes of Hope along the River Thames to underscore the harrowing effects of pancreatic cancer and to call for government investment in early detection research. Barbara recounted the painful loss of her husband Jeremy in July 2017, just six weeks after his diagnosis, and explained her motivation for supporting Pancreatic Cancer UK: "A lot of people who are involved with pancreatic cancer have had a personal experience with this dreaded disease, and that's how I became involved." Barbara Flynn plays Anne Lloyd (Image: (Image: BBC) ) She detailed the challenges of detecting the illness, saying, "My husband was diagnosed in 2017 very late, and the symptoms are quite asymptomatic. That's the trouble. He always had bad indigestion, but actually, that was how we discovered where he was, and he was very, very far along with the disease. "This is the main problem that people do not survive, and the research is limited because of that, and in a way, it is a death sentence." Barbara recounted the challenges her husband faced: "You know, people don't necessarily want to spend their remaining time helping, do you know what I mean? It is a difficult situation. "He [Jeremy] would have, but he only had six weeks, unfortunately, which was very, very cruel. He didn't know an awful lot about the disease because he was a science writer and had made very, very many horizons and was scientifically pretty adept." Reflecting on his nature, she added: "So he did know, and he was a very generous man and, therefore, would have shared everything." Article continues below Beyond Paradise airs on Friday at 8pm on BBC One.
