Overview
- The BBC One programme paused its Sunday episode as John Craven delivered a fundraising update on the 2026 Countryfile calendar.
- Craven reported a running total of £1,776,082 raised for BBC Children in Need so far.
- He confirmed that a minimum of £5.50 from each calendar sale is donated to the charity.
- Calendars remain available to buy until January 31, with the 2026 edition themed “Wild Encounters” and featuring 12 photographic finalists.
- Last year’s Countryfile calendar raised more than £2.3 million, offering a benchmark for this year’s campaign.