Countryfile star Adam Henson's emotional ordeal before family addition

Countryfile's Adam Henson has shared an emotional journey that led to a new addition to his family. The star married his wife Charlie in 2021 after she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

Charlie underwent a life-saving operation shortly after their intimate wedding ceremony. She has previously stated that her diagnosis made her realise that getting married was "the most important thing in the world". Adam and Charlie had been together for over three decades before they decided to tie the knot, and they have two children - Alfie and Ella. The couple also share their home with four dogs, including one who joined the family after a particularly emotional moment.

Speaking to K9 Magazine, Adam said: "Boo is a six-year-old Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla and was bought as a puppy as a present for my son, Alfie, so she is very much his dog. Olive is a one-year-old Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla who we had not really planned to get!"

Adam says the family had a companion for Boo, but they were diagnosed with cancer and died, leaving the pooch feeling lonely. He continued: "Boo found herself on her own and really missed a doggy companion, so we bought Olive as a puppy and as a Christmas present for my partner, Charlie."

Alongside his TV presenting duties on Countryfile, Adam also manages his Bemborough Farm, which doubles as the Cotswold Farm Park. This popular tourist spot welcomes around 70,000 visitors each year.

Adam has previously confessed that he intends to exchange the farm for a countryside cottage once his tenancy reaches its conclusion.

This is because neither of his offspring fancy pursuing his path and assuming control of the 650-hectare property. Adam himself inherited the farm from his own father Joe. He explained: "My dad was ahead of his time by opening a farm for people to come and visit, bottle-feed a lamb or hold a chick.

"While I was pulling on my wellies and chasing my dad out of the door to join him on the farm, my own children aren't interested in a career in farming. Sure, they can lamb a sheep and drive a tractor, but my daughter lives in Perth as an events organiser and my son is a financial advisor in Leeds.

"So when the tenancy runs out in 12 years' time, Charlie and I are moving to a bungalow close by in Winchcombe, where we have a few acres and will keep a few sheep and the dogs. It will be the end of an era, but I will still be able to enjoy the lovely countryside."

Adam will make his comeback to television screens with Countryfile on BBC One from 5.20pm this evening (November 9).He will be encountering the three finalists vying for the title of Young Countryside Champion at this year's BBC Food and Farming Awards.

Meanwhile John Craven and Charlotte Smith will be travelling to Lincolnshire where soaring temperatures over summer resulted in one of the poorest harvest yields in recent history.