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‘A massive what?’ Countryfile fans left doing a double take after innuendo-filled interview
Viewers could noo believe what they were hearing
COUNTRYFILE fans were left doing a double take after the BBC aired an innuendo-filled interview.
TV personality Anita Rani, 46, paid a visit to Horsey Windpump in Norfolk as part of the latest edition of Countryfile.
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The former This Morning presenter was covering the infamous Three Rivers Race on the BBC nature show.
She wanted to learn more about the restoration elements as she explored the beautiful backdrops of the infamous event
She went to interview Millwright Tim Whiting, who is aiming to restore the National Trust landmark to its 'former glory'.
He is one of only 13 registered millwrights left in the country as he aims to repair wind and water mills all over the country.
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On BBC One, Anita was given a tour of the dilapidated including the 'upper levels', which are not open to the public.
She came face to face with the mechanical contraptions that would have kept the mill going.
Looking amazed, she remarked: "Oh Tim. That the biggest cog I think I've ever seen."
She added: "It is a massive cog isn't it!"
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Very much going along with the interview, the contributor couldn't help but respond: "Definitely, 4.2 tonnes, the entire shaft."
Fans definitely saw the funny side of the segment as they were left doing a double take at similar sounding naughty words.
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One viewer joked: "A massive what ? ....oh cog."
"That's the biggest what she's ever seen...!?!?", exclaimed a second.
Countryfile presenting team
Agricultural programme Countryfile launched on the BBC in 1988. In its long history, the show's seen several presenters come and go. Let's take a look at the current line-up.
- John Craven: The longest-serving presenter, having debuted in 1989, John is also known for his work on Newsround from 1972–1989.
- Adam Henson: Adam, who comes from a farming family, joined the presenting team in 2001. His other media work includes BBC Radio 4's Farming Today and BBC Two's Lambing Live.
- Matt Baker: Having joined the line-up in 2009, Matt also presented The One Show alongside Alex Jones from 2011 to 2020. Before that, he hosted Blue Peter from 1999 to 2006.
- Tom Heap: Tom joined Countryfile in 2009 and in April 2012, he took over the investigative reporter role from John Craven. He has also presented The Climate Show on Sky News.
- Helen Skelton: Another former Blue Peter presenter, she hosted the beloved children's programme from 2008 to 2013. Helen joined the Countryfile team in 2014 and has competed in Strictly Come Dancing.
- Anita Rani: Anita was added to Countryfile in 2015 and has presented other programmes for the Beeb including The Refugee Camp: Our Desert Home, among others.
- Sean Fletcher: Newsreader and presenter Sean joined Countryfile in 2015. He is also known for Good Morning Britain, Songs of Praise and BBC Breakfast.
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