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Who is Adam Henson? Countryfile host and Farming Today expert with a farm in the Cotswolds

ADAM Henson is a familiar face to the millions who tune into Countryfile on Sunday evenings.

But as well as his TV work, Adam is a farming expert with over 50 flocks of rare breed animals at his Cotswolds home from which he often broadcasts. Here's everything you need to know about him...

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Adam Henson is a familiar face on Countryfile, but also runs a hugely-popular farm open to the publicCredit: BBC

Who is Adam Henson?

Adam is a farmer, author and television presenter who is best known for appearing on BBC One's Countryfile.

The dad-of-two joined the show in 2001 when he applied to join and was chosen out of 3,500 applicants.

In December, Adam had viewers in hysterics after an innuendo-filled segment on the rural show.

He in another memorable episode, he was a little sheepish after losing control of his flock in Stratford-on-Avon's aptly-named Sheep Street.

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with pal Duncan Andrews, which has more than 50 flocks of rare breed farm animals.

: "Right from my first days, he was my rock, my mentor, my hero.

"It’s no exaggeration to say he taught me virtually all I know about farming and television."

: "I’m not very well read and I think I’m slightly dyslexic. I wish I enjoyed reading more books.";

Adam has been dubbed a "sex symbol" by some and is a fan favourite on the BBC One showCredit: BBC
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What other TV shows has Adam Henson appeared in?

Adam - who has been dubbed a sex symbol by some - joined forces with chef Nigel Slater for the BBC's Nigel and Adam's Farm Kitchen.

He has also presented Gardener's World Live and Radio 4's Farming Today.

Adam briefly appeared in the 1995 film Braveheart with Mel Gibson after taking some rare breed cows to appear in the movie.

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