Spontaneous Combustion of Hay on a Farm: Subject Matter Expert

Description

In this series, Steph McGovern reveals the hidden dangers of rural life.

In Series 1 Episode 8 there is a focus on North Wales, and a dairy farmer’s harvest goes up in flames when a devastating case of spontaneous combustion destroys thousands of pounds worth of animal feed. With fires costing UK farms millions every year, experts (including QUB's Kevin Morgan) reveal how this deadly phenomenon ignites silently, and the steps farmers can take to protect their farmyards against it. 

 

Available on BBC iPlayer since 7th November 2025 and Broadcast on BBC One at 19:30 on Friday 9th January 2026.