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Matt Baker was back on BBC Countryfile with a bang, as he made an exciting announcement just minutes into the show. The beloved TV presenter revealed that he was joined by , the latest addition to the Countryfile team.

The episode featured Vick's debut assignment alongside Matt, where they ventured into the heart of Kielder Forest in Northumberland. Together, they delved into how this sprawling landscape is being reshaped for the future, focusing on wildlife conservation and community benefits.

Vick didn't just observe; she got stuck in at the Kielder Salmon Centre, where she took part in an important conservation effort: collecting juvenile freshwater pearl mussels.

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At the start of the programme, Matt announced: "We have got a special episode for you today. I am in the largest manmade forest in the UK and exploring it with me is Countryfile's newest presenter, Vick Hope."

As they met in the forest, Vick embraced Matt, who remarked: "Vick, fancy seeing you in the forest," reports .

Vick responded enthusiastically, "Who would have thought it?" and shared her excitement: "I am so excited to be here, not just because it is my old stomping ground, as it is yours, but today, I am learning how I can help preserve a very rare species."

Viewers were quick to express their delight at seeing Vick on Countryfile. One fan tweeted: "New presenter fab #countryfile."

Another chimed in with a cheeky nod to Vick's personal life: "DJ Calvin Harris' missus. #countryfile."

Ahead of her first appearance on Countryfile, Vick shared: "I'm delighted to be joining the Countryfile team - spending time in nature has always been hugely important to me, so the chance to learn ever more about the around us from such beautifully diverse perspectives and such a passionate mix of people who live and breathe country life across the UK will be so special and enriching."

She continued by recalling childhood memories: "I grew up not too far from Kielder Forest, which is where my first filming will take place, and have fond memories of orienteering there as a child; the opportunity to return and champion an area that has meant so much to me as my first assignment is an incredible full circle moment - I can't wait."

The episode also featured Adam Henson as he delved into the benefits of using woodland to graze livestock and boost biodiversity on the farm.

Countryfile is available to watch on iPlayer.

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Matt Baker was back on BBC Countryfile with a bang, as he made an exciting announcement just minutes into the show. The beloved TV presenter revealed that he was joined by , the latest addition to the Countryfile team.

The episode featured Vick's debut assignment alongside Matt, where they ventured into the heart of Kielder Forest in Northumberland. Together, they delved into how this sprawling landscape is being reshaped for the future, focusing on wildlife conservation and community benefits.

Vick didn't just observe; she got stuck in at the Kielder Salmon Centre, where she took part in an important conservation effort: collecting juvenile freshwater pearl mussels.

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As they met in the forest, Vick embraced Matt, who remarked: "Vick, fancy seeing you in the forest," reports .

Vick responded enthusiastically, "Who would have thought it?" and shared her excitement: "I am so excited to be here, not just because it is my old stomping ground, as it is yours, but today, I am learning how I can help preserve a very rare species."

Viewers were quick to express their delight at seeing Vick on Countryfile. One fan tweeted: "New presenter fab #countryfile."

Another chimed in with a cheeky nod to Vick's personal life: "DJ Calvin Harris' missus. #countryfile."

Ahead of her first appearance on Countryfile, Vick shared: "I'm delighted to be joining the Countryfile team - spending time in nature has always been hugely important to me, so the chance to learn ever more about the around us from such beautifully diverse perspectives and such a passionate mix of people who live and breathe country life across the UK will be so special and enriching."

She continued by recalling childhood memories: "I grew up not too far from Kielder Forest, which is where my first filming will take place, and have fond memories of orienteering there as a child; the opportunity to return and champion an area that has meant so much to me as my first assignment is an incredible full circle moment - I can't wait."

The episode also featured Adam Henson as he delved into the benefits of using woodland to graze livestock and boost biodiversity on the farm.

Countryfile is available to watch on iPlayer.

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Matt Baker was back on BBC Countryfile with a bang, as he made an exciting announcement just minutes into the show. The beloved TV presenter revealed that he was joined by , the latest addition to the Countryfile team.

The episode featured Vick's debut assignment alongside Matt, where they ventured into the heart of Kielder Forest in Northumberland. Together, they delved into how this sprawling landscape is being reshaped for the future, focusing on wildlife conservation and community benefits.

Vick didn't just observe; she got stuck in at the Kielder Salmon Centre, where she took part in an important conservation effort: collecting juvenile freshwater pearl mussels.

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At the start of the programme, Matt announced: "We have got a special episode for you today. I am in the largest manmade forest in the UK and exploring it with me is Countryfile's newest presenter, Vick Hope."

As they met in the forest, Vick embraced Matt, who remarked: "Vick, fancy seeing you in the forest," reports .

Vick responded enthusiastically, "Who would have thought it?" and shared her excitement: "I am so excited to be here, not just because it is my old stomping ground, as it is yours, but today, I am learning how I can help preserve a very rare species."

Viewers were quick to express their delight at seeing Vick on Countryfile. One fan tweeted: "New presenter fab #countryfile."

Another chimed in with a cheeky nod to Vick's personal life: "DJ Calvin Harris' missus. #countryfile."

Ahead of her first appearance on Countryfile, Vick shared: "I'm delighted to be joining the Countryfile team - spending time in nature has always been hugely important to me, so the chance to learn ever more about the around us from such beautifully diverse perspectives and such a passionate mix of people who live and breathe country life across the UK will be so special and enriching."

She continued by recalling childhood memories: "I grew up not too far from Kielder Forest, which is where my first filming will take place, and have fond memories of orienteering there as a child; the opportunity to return and champion an area that has meant so much to me as my first assignment is an incredible full circle moment - I can't wait."

The episode also featured Adam Henson as he delved into the benefits of using woodland to graze livestock and boost biodiversity on the farm.

Countryfile is available to watch on iPlayer.

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Matt Baker was back on BBC Countryfile with a bang, as he made an exciting announcement just minutes into the show. The beloved TV presenter revealed that he was joined by , the latest addition to the Countryfile team.

The episode featured Vick's debut assignment alongside Matt, where they ventured into the heart of Kielder Forest in Northumberland. Together, they delved into how this sprawling landscape is being reshaped for the future, focusing on wildlife conservation and community benefits.

Vick didn't just observe; she got stuck in at the Kielder Salmon Centre, where she took part in an important conservation effort: collecting juvenile freshwater pearl mussels.

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At the start of the programme, Matt announced: "We have got a special episode for you today. I am in the largest manmade forest in the UK and exploring it with me is Countryfile's newest presenter, Vick Hope."

As they met in the forest, Vick embraced Matt, who remarked: "Vick, fancy seeing you in the forest," reports .

Vick responded enthusiastically, "Who would have thought it?" and shared her excitement: "I am so excited to be here, not just because it is my old stomping ground, as it is yours, but today, I am learning how I can help preserve a very rare species."

Viewers were quick to express their delight at seeing Vick on Countryfile. One fan tweeted: "New presenter fab #countryfile."

Another chimed in with a cheeky nod to Vick's personal life: "DJ Calvin Harris' missus. #countryfile."

Ahead of her first appearance on Countryfile, Vick shared: "I'm delighted to be joining the Countryfile team - spending time in nature has always been hugely important to me, so the chance to learn ever more about the around us from such beautifully diverse perspectives and such a passionate mix of people who live and breathe country life across the UK will be so special and enriching."

She continued by recalling childhood memories: "I grew up not too far from Kielder Forest, which is where my first filming will take place, and have fond memories of orienteering there as a child; the opportunity to return and champion an area that has meant so much to me as my first assignment is an incredible full circle moment - I can't wait."

The episode also featured Adam Henson as he delved into the benefits of using woodland to graze livestock and boost biodiversity on the farm.

Countryfile is available to watch on iPlayer.

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Matt Baker was back on BBC Countryfile with a bang, as he made an exciting announcement just minutes into the show. The beloved TV presenter revealed that he was joined by , the latest addition to the Countryfile team.

The episode featured Vick's debut assignment alongside Matt, where they ventured into the heart of Kielder Forest in Northumberland. Together, they delved into how this sprawling landscape is being reshaped for the future, focusing on wildlife conservation and community benefits.

Vick didn't just observe; she got stuck in at the Kielder Salmon Centre, where she took part in an important conservation effort: collecting juvenile freshwater pearl mussels.

READ MORE:

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At the start of the programme, Matt announced: "We have got a special episode for you today. I am in the largest manmade forest in the UK and exploring it with me is Countryfile's newest presenter, Vick Hope."

As they met in the forest, Vick embraced Matt, who remarked: "Vick, fancy seeing you in the forest," reports .

Vick responded enthusiastically, "Who would have thought it?" and shared her excitement: "I am so excited to be here, not just because it is my old stomping ground, as it is yours, but today, I am learning how I can help preserve a very rare species."

Viewers were quick to express their delight at seeing Vick on Countryfile. One fan tweeted: "New presenter fab #countryfile."

Another chimed in with a cheeky nod to Vick's personal life: "DJ Calvin Harris' missus. #countryfile."

Ahead of her first appearance on Countryfile, Vick shared: "I'm delighted to be joining the Countryfile team - spending time in nature has always been hugely important to me, so the chance to learn ever more about the around us from such beautifully diverse perspectives and such a passionate mix of people who live and breathe country life across the UK will be so special and enriching."

She continued by recalling childhood memories: "I grew up not too far from Kielder Forest, which is where my first filming will take place, and have fond memories of orienteering there as a child; the opportunity to return and champion an area that has meant so much to me as my first assignment is an incredible full circle moment - I can't wait."

The episode also featured Adam Henson as he delved into the benefits of using woodland to graze livestock and boost biodiversity on the farm.

Countryfile is available to watch on iPlayer.

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