Landward
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Landward is a long-running television programme focusing on agricultural
and rural issues, produced and broadcast by BBC Scotland
. Until 2007, it aired on Sunday mornings in Scotland, replacing the similar show Countryfile
which aired elsewhere in the UK; however in 2007 Landward moved to a regular Friday evening slot, and replaced Countryfile only when it could not be shown in its usual slot (e.g. because of sports coverage). From April 2009, both programmes now have guaranteed prime time slots and one will no longer be dropped to accommodate the other.
, itself a country with a large farming community. Additionally, the show features stories covering Scotland's vast landscape, with various stories covering the wildlife and nature of the country, and of course
, who took over the role in April 2009.
Other reporters sometimes appear on a short-term basis, typically to present a series of reports on a given subject over a few weeks. Lee McKenzie and Amanda Hamilton
have been semi-regular fill-in reporters in 2010-11. Each week there is also a Landward Weather forecast, usually presented by one of the BBC Scotland
forecasters.
Agriculture
Agriculture is the cultivation of animals, plants, fungi and other life forms for food, fiber, and other products used to sustain life. Agriculture was the key implement in the rise of sedentary human civilization, whereby farming of domesticated species created food surpluses that nurtured the...
and rural issues, produced and broadcast by BBC Scotland
BBC Scotland
BBC Scotland is a constituent part of the British Broadcasting Corporation, the publicly-funded broadcaster of the United Kingdom. It is, in effect, the national broadcaster for Scotland, having a considerable amount of autonomy from the BBC's London headquarters, and is run by the BBC Trust, who...
. Until 2007, it aired on Sunday mornings in Scotland, replacing the similar show Countryfile
Countryfile
Countryfile is a British magazine-style television programme produced by BBC Birmingham, first aired on 24th July 1988, which reports on rural and environmental issues within the United Kingdom. For its first 20 years it was fronted by broadcaster John Craven, until he stepped back from the role of...
which aired elsewhere in the UK; however in 2007 Landward moved to a regular Friday evening slot, and replaced Countryfile only when it could not be shown in its usual slot (e.g. because of sports coverage). From April 2009, both programmes now have guaranteed prime time slots and one will no longer be dropped to accommodate the other.
Overview
The issues which Landward addresses are generally those within the rural public consciousness of ScotlandScotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
, itself a country with a large farming community. Additionally, the show features stories covering Scotland's vast landscape, with various stories covering the wildlife and nature of the country, and of course
Presenters
The current presenter is Dougie VipondDougie Vipond
Dougie Vipond is a Scottish musician and television personality. He studied at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, graduating in 1985. He was one of the founding members of Scottish soft rock / pop band, Deacon Blue.Dougie Vipond is one of the busiest and most versatile broadcasters in...
, who took over the role in April 2009.
- Ben Coutts(1970s - 1980s)
- Ross Muir (1980s - 1990s)
- Ken Rundle (1990s - 2007)
- Nick NairnNick NairnNick Nairn is a Scottish celebrity chef.- Work :Nick Nairn is a chef, food consultant, television personality and spokesperson on diet, healthy eating and Scottish produce. Nick started his working life in the Merchant Navy, and having tasted food from all corners of the world, returned home to...
(2007–2009) - Dougie VipondDougie VipondDougie Vipond is a Scottish musician and television personality. He studied at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, graduating in 1985. He was one of the founding members of Scottish soft rock / pop band, Deacon Blue.Dougie Vipond is one of the busiest and most versatile broadcasters in...
(2009 - onwards)
Reporters
- Eric RobsonEric RobsonEric Robson, born in Scotland, is a television broadcaster, author and documentary film maker who has lived for most of his life in Cumbria, where he has a sheep farm.-Career:...
(1980s - 1990s) - Nick NairnNick NairnNick Nairn is a Scottish celebrity chef.- Work :Nick Nairn is a chef, food consultant, television personality and spokesperson on diet, healthy eating and Scottish produce. Nick started his working life in the Merchant Navy, and having tasted food from all corners of the world, returned home to...
- Current - Euan McIlwraith - Current
- Sarah MackSarah MackSarah Mack is a Scottish television presenter and journalist.Mack started her career at the now-defunct Edinburgh Live cable TV station as a runner and production journalist...
- Current
Other reporters sometimes appear on a short-term basis, typically to present a series of reports on a given subject over a few weeks. Lee McKenzie and Amanda Hamilton
Amanda Hamilton
Amanda Hill is a Scottish businesswoman and television presenter in the area of food and health.She is best known for co-hosting is the presenter and co-producer of UKTV's "The Spa of Embarrassing Illnesses" , "Teen Spa of Embarrassing Illnesses" , and "The Last Resort"...
have been semi-regular fill-in reporters in 2010-11. Each week there is also a Landward Weather forecast, usually presented by one of the BBC Scotland
BBC Scotland
BBC Scotland is a constituent part of the British Broadcasting Corporation, the publicly-funded broadcaster of the United Kingdom. It is, in effect, the national broadcaster for Scotland, having a considerable amount of autonomy from the BBC's London headquarters, and is run by the BBC Trust, who...
forecasters.
External links
- Landward at bbc.co.ukBbc.co.ukBBC Online is the brand name and home for the BBC's UK online service. It is a large network of websites including such high profile sites as BBC News and Sport, the on-demand video and radio services co-branded BBC iPlayer, the pre-school site Cbeebies, and learning services such as Bitesize...