Home Ground

Gavin Andrews and Jo Scott introduce us to a host of stories and people who use the countryside for work, rest and play.

Gavin Andrews visits Benburb Valley Park to learn about measures to protect the ageing forest. Jo Scott enters the world of competitive sheepdog trials.

Gavin repairs dry stone walls in the Mournes, and Ruth Sanderson takes part in a survey of coastal birds.

Gavin learns what it takes to be a winner at the Balmoral Show, Northern Ireland's biggest agricultural event.

Gavin helps a farmer move cattle between islands on Strangford Lough.

This week, Jo joins the fire brigade in the Mourne Mountains to help prevent wildfires, while Gavin goes wild swimming in Lough Erne.