Sunday 3 May, 6:50am - 7:50amon BBC Two

Countryfile

Name: 6:55am - Countryfile
Start: 2026-05-10T05:55:00Z
End: 2026-05-10T06:50:00Z
Location: BBC Two

Evacuees Special

It was the greatest family and social upheaval ever experienced in Britain. Over the course of three days, 1.5 million people waved goodbye to their families as they headed off into the unknown, sent to live with strangers.

Cast and crew

Steve BrownHost
Sean FletcherHost
Margherita TaylorHost
Adam HensonHost
Tom HeapHost

Upcoming broadcasts

Sunday 3 May, 6:50amon BBC Two HD
Sunday 3 May, 5:15pmon BBC One London
Sunday 3 May, 5:15pmon BBC One London HD
Tuesday 5 May, 1:35amon BBC Two
Tuesday 5 May, 1:35amon BBC Two HD
Sunday 10 May, 6:55amon BBC Two