Countryfile star Adam Henson swears as powerful sheep knocks him over in filming blunder
BBC Countryfile presenter Adam Henson was knocked into a fence by Romney Rams at his Gloucestershire farm
Viewers of Countryfile were united in their response after witnessing presenter Adam Henson endure a painful mishap involving sheep.
A video shared on the popular BBC One programme’s Instagram page showed Adam, 60, trying to inspect his Romney Rams prior to releasing them into the field with the ewes.
The accompanying caption from Countryfile read: “Respect for this sheep’s attitude. Checking his Romney Rams over before letting them out into the field with the ewes is an essential part of their care and involves catching them!
“But that can be a little tricker than expected as @Adamhenson_ found out! Both the rams and Adam were absolutely unharmed and the rams were pleased to eventually get out into the field after their check up..”
The footage captures Adam explaining: “I’ve got to check the boys over first and the Romney, oh my word, as you can see are powerful sheep!” before one of the animals rushes towards the presenter, reports the Mirror.
Adam goes on: “Let me just bring them back out here… now listen, steady, steady, steady, steady…” when the sheep forcefully collides with Adam, sending him crashing into the metal fencing as he cries out in discomfort and swears.
He declares: “Oh! The Romney are powerful sheep… the way to control a sheep is to hold them under the chin, but he got the better of me!”.
Flocking to the comments section, viewers were unanimous in their observations as they remarked it was unusual to hear Adam utter an expletive.
One viewer commented: “The fact that @adamhenson_ swore has made my day” prompting another fan to respond: “was literally thinking the same thing” accompanied by laughing emojis.
Meanwhile, a separate user posted: “I don’t think we’ve heard Adam swear before! !”.
This follows Countryfile enthusiasts being thrilled as Adam shared some major news on social media. The 60 year old agriculturalist joined the beloved BBC programme in 2001, and has subsequently become a familiar face across the nation.
His broadcasting work stretches beyond Countryfile to encompass Countryfile Summer Diaries and Inside Out. Drawing on his extensive farming knowledge, Adam has also featured on BBC Radio 4’s On Your Farm and Farming Today, while co-hosting Lambing Live with Kate Humble.
Outside of his Countryfile commitments, Adam runs his own agricultural business from Bemborough Farm in Gloucestershire. The location also operates as the Cotswolds Farm Park, attracting thousands of guests each year.
