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Countryfile's Adam Henson Reflects on Wife's Cancer Battle, Family Support and Farm Plans

Fresh interviews detail Charlie's life‑saving surgery alongside his timeline to leave the farm tenancy.

Overview

  • Henson says he and Charlie married weeks after her 2020 pancreatic cancer diagnosis, with surgery taking place within hours of the ceremony.
  • He describes relying on a strong family and work network, adding that he has not experienced poor mental health while urging more awareness for farmers.
  • The presenter runs Bemborough Farm, home to Cotswold Farm Park founded by his late father Joe, which draws roughly 70,000 visitors a year.
  • With his children pursuing careers outside agriculture, he plans to move to a nearby bungalow in about 12 years when his tenancy ends.
  • His latest Countryfile appearance aired on November 9, featuring meetings with Young Countryside Champion finalists at the BBC Food & Farming Awards.