Could you be a TV star?

Born Mucky?  This Farming Life?  The Farmers' County Showdown?

Which are your favourite rural tv shows?

Since it was first broadcast in 1988, BBC One's flagship rural affairs series Countryfile remains the highest-rated factual programme on British television.

Three decades later, the new kid on the rural block is Clarkson's Farm, featuring a year in the life of Britain's most unlikely farmer, Jeremy Clarkson set against a backdrop of unhelpful weather, unruly animals and an unexpected pandemic.

The rise of unscripted entertainment in recent years has been staggering - our own OnFARM episodes rank in the top 2% of global podcasts - and whatever the reason for our ongoing love affair with the land and the people who make their living there, rural programmes look set to continue.

The Fast and Farmer-ish which has been described as "Top Gear with tractors" is looking for teams of three to take part in the next series on BBC Three.  Apply by 30 April. More info: https://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/take-part/the-fast-and-the-farmerish

Do remember to keep checking out these websites for details of shows that are looking for participants (and audiences):

BBC: https://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/take-part
Channel 4: https://www.channel4.com/4viewers/take-part
Channel 5: https://www.channel5.com/take-part
ITV:  https://www.itv.com/beontv

Alternatively, have you considered commissioning your own episode on OnFARM or sponsoring a series?

Increasingly, organisations are finding podcasts to be a great value marketing tool with which to boost digital media.  You could have your own original, engaging content which can be used across all social media platforms, blogs and newsletters.

Podcasts offer a different, intimate experience in a way that press releases and social media cannot. Customers can enjoy podcast content while they commute, take part in leisure pursuits or while undertaking household chores, thereby strengthening your customer relations.

Get in touch to discuss how your rural business could benefit from teaming up with OnFARM.

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