A stalwart of the BBC’s Sunday night schedule, Countryfile has engrossed viewers with lingering, sensual shots of rural pastures and lush landscapes for many years. We recognise that students simply don’t have time to sift through the titillating Countryfile archives at this busy time of year, so Exeposé Screen has done the job for you…

4) A year in the life of a field
Don’t be fooled by the title, this clip is shot in time-lapse, which is self-evidently the sexiest technique available to filmmakers. Couple Adam Henson’s gorgeous voiceover with the visuals of firm stalks “growing at a phenomenal rate” and we’ve got some classic racy Countryfile footage.
3) Ellie has a seaweed bath
As the caption on the BBC website suggests, presenter Ellie Harrison “deserves a bit of rest and relaxation”. Countrfyile clearly decided that the best way for her to chill out was to have slimey seaweed draped over her body in front of an audience of millions.

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2) Matt’s Golfing Disaster
Fancy watching Matt Baker’s powerful swing? This next video is definitely for you, then. And it’s funny! Countryfile really does have it all. The clip ends in tragedy as Matt is clearly distraught when he snaps the soundman’s pole…

To watch this clip, click here. It’s not for the faint hearted.
1) Ellie Checks Out The Watercress Line
Our top clip features Ellie again, this time fully clothed but still venturing deep into innuendo territory, as she finds out about noisy, smelly signalmen and their plungers.

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Screen Online Editors, 2012-13