Bookshop hosts an evening with Adam Henson

BRITAIN's best known farmer, Countryfile's Adam Henson, is to talk about his new memoirs to mark the 20th anniversary of Blandford Books of Broadway.

June, from 7pm to 9pm. ndIt takes place at the Lifford Hall, Broadway, on Wednesday, 22

Adam, who is a presenter on Countryfile, Lambing Live and Secret Britain, and also runs the very successful Cotswold Farm Park, has recently published Like Farmer, Like Son.

His father, Joe, died last year. He overcame a serious stammer to become a regular broadcaster on country matters.

And alongside his TV outings, by sheer grit and determination, and a little bit of luck thrown in, he became the saviour of Britain's rare breeds and opened the world's first farm park.

At the talk on Wednesday night, for the first time, Adam will reveal the family traits, childhood experiences and farming wisdom which have made him the man he is today.

As he trawls the family archive and discovers his own bloodline, he learns to understand and appreciate the famous grandfather he never knew and pays tribute to the wonderful father he has so recently lost.

Adam said: "People say “Like father, like son”, and the story of my life has mirrored my father’s to a quite uncanny degree.

"Right from when I was a little boy, he was my rock; my mentor; my hero.

"It is no exaggeration to say that he taught me virtually everything I know about both country life and television. Without him, I certainly would not be doing what I am today."

. They are on sale from Blandford Books on 01386 858588.Like Farmer Like SonTickets for Adam's talk cost £15 which will include a celebratory drink and a signed copy of