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John Craven opens up on challenges after final wish

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Countryfile presenter John Craven, 86, has spoken about facing challenges in a new interview.

BBC Countryfile presenter John Craven, 86, has opened up on 'challenges' in a new interview with Hello! magazine. The veteran broadcaster has presented the popular rural affairs show for 37 years, having started in 1989. Prior to that, he spent 17 years on Newsround after originally launching it on the BBC in 1972.

Mr Craven spoke to Hello! as he prepares to take part in the Countryfile Ramble for BBC Children in Need, which returns for its 12th year. In the interview, he reflected on his previous work with the Royal Family, having joined then Prince Charles for a special 25th anniversary edition of Countryfile in 2013. The pair discussed hedge-laying and organic farming at Highgrove, with the programme also examining countryside issues including the plight of hill farmers.

Mr Craven said of his meeting: 'What struck me was how knowledgeable and genuinely passionate he was about the countryside and the people who live and work there.' He added that the then Prince Charles had been discussing sustainability, farming and biodiversity long before these environmental issues became mainstream conversation. He noted that 'many of the concerns we discussed then remain highly relevant today', with rural communities continuing to face challenges around farming, economic pressures, access to services and protecting the environment.

John Craven opens up on challenges after final wish
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