Countryfile: Strangford Lough

At the height of winter, Northern Ireland’s Strangford Lough becomes one of the UK’s most important natural refuges - a rare sanctuary where milder weather, sheltered waters and rich feeding grounds sustain an extraordinary range of wildlife when survival is at its toughest.

Joe Crowley and Anita Rani explore the UK’s largest marine lough, uncovering the species, traditions and legends that thrive in this remarkable refuge and the conservation efforts now needed to protect it.

Also, Adam Henson takes a trip to the UK’s leading agricultural machinery show to check out the latest in farm tech.