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BBC Countryfile legend and Yorkshireman John Craven has opened up on "challenges" after he previously shared a "poignant final wish".
The 86-year-old has presented the popular BBC rural affairs show for 37 years, having started in 1989.
Prior to that, he had a 17-year stint on Newsround after originally launching it on the BBC back in 1972.
Now, the 86-year-old has opened up on "challenges" in a new interview with Hello! magazine, published this weekend.
Mr Craven spoke to Hello! as he prepares to take part in the Countryfile Ramble for BBC Children in Need, which returns for its 12th year.
In the chat, the veteran presenter reflected on his previous work with the Royal Family, having joined the then Prince Charles for a special 25th anniversary edition of Countryfile in 2013.
The pair discussed hedge-laying and organic farming at Highgrove, with the programme also looking at countryside issues including the plight of hill farmers.
Mr Craven said: "What struck me was how knowledgeable and genuinely passionate he was about the countryside and the people who live and work there.
"Long before many environmental issues became part of the mainstream conversation, he was talking about sustainability, farming, biodiversity and the importance of protecting our natural environment.
"Many of the concerns we discussed then remain highly relevant today. Rural communities still face challenges around farming, economic pressures, access to services and protecting the environment while supporting livelihoods.
"If anything, those conversations have become even more important over the past decade."
The Countryfile Ramble for BBC Children in Need will see Mr Craven walk through the Peak District with children supported by projects funded by the charity.
This latest interview comes after a recent Wales Online article which stated that the TV legend had shared a "poignant final wish" about returning home to his roots in Yorkshire.
In the article, Mr Craven was quoted as saying: "Still one of my favourite places in the world is Wharfedale and Otley Chevin, where I used to cycle with my mates.
"I love the coast too, especially Whitby, though we had family holidays in Bridlington because I suspect it was a bit cheaper.
"I'd like to come home and have my ashes scattered in Yorkshire, maybe on the top of Otley Chevin."