The Countryside Hour Podcast
Farmer and nature lover Chris Skinner shares wildlife recordings and answers questions.
Episodes to download
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In search of the goldcrest
Mon 4 Dec 2017
On Chris's farm, he takes Matthew in search of one of Britain's smallest birds.
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Chris is back in the studio
Mon 27 Nov 2017
Chris Skinner is back live in the studio to answer more of your local wildlife questions.
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Nocturnal special
Mon 13 Nov 2017
A special look at the wildlife on Chris's farm after dark, recorded on Saturday evening.
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Rats!
Mon 6 Nov 2017
A form of wildlife of which not everyone is fond came up in conversation this week.
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Chris Skinner returns
Mon 30 Oct 2017
Chris Skinner is back to share more recordings from the farm and take your questions.
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Tails of snails
Mon 9 Oct 2017
Chris shows Matthew the High Ash Farm tree which attracts snails by the dozen.
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Fungi on the farm
Mon 2 Oct 2017
Chris and Matthew explore some of the array of fungi which grow on Chris's farm.
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Nest boxes, robins and more
Mon 25 Sep 2017
Chris is back to deal with more of your questions about local wildlife.
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Chris Skinner returns to the studio
Mon 18 Sep 2017
Farmer and nature lover Chris Skinner shares wildlife recordings and answers questions.
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Summer on High Ash Farm
Mon 11 Sep 2017
A look back at some of the features recorded on Chris's farm over the past few months.
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With Jo Thewlis and Chris Skinner
Mon 4 Sep 2017
Jo Thewlis sits in to put your local wildlife questions to Norfolk farmer Chris Skinner.
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A hornets' nest - not stirred up!
Mon 21 Aug 2017
Chris shows Matthew a hornets' nest on the farm - from a safe distance, of course!
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All on the farm
Mon 14 Aug 2017
A special edition recorded entirely on location at Chris Skinner's High Ash Farm.
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North Norfolk special
Mon 7 Aug 2017
A special episode recorded entirely on location with local naturalist Ben Aldiss.
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With Jo Thewlis and Chris Skinner
Mon 24 Jul 2017
Jo Thewlis sits in, with Chris Skinner sharing his recordings and answering questions.
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Graham Appleton sits in
Mon 26 Jun 2017
Local bird expert and writer Graham Appleton takes your avian questions.
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Down on the farm
Mon 19 Jun 2017
A selection of items recorded on location at High Ash Farm, in Caistor St Edmund.
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Partridge protection
Mon 12 Jun 2017
Why Chris is heading off around the country to give a series of talks.
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Bids, bees and butterflies
Mon 5 Jun 2017
Farmer and nature lover Chris Skinner is back in the studio sharing wildlife knowledge.
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House martins
Mon 22 May 2017
Chris takes Matthew to a local supermarket where house martins are thriving!
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A recorded special from down on the farm
Mon 15 May 2017
Matthew and Chris are down on the farm for an entire episode this week.
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Wildflowers
Mon 8 May 2017
Chris shows Matthew some of the wildflowers starting to appear on High Ash Farm.
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Birds and bluebells
Mon 24 Apr 2017
Chris Skinner is back in the studio to take more of your countryside questions.
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With Graham Appleton
Mon 10 Apr 2017
Local ornithologist Graham Appleton sits in for Chris to take your avian questions.
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With Chris Skinner and Matthew Gudgin
Mon 3 Apr 2017
Matthew and Chris are back with more of your countryside queries.
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Bits and pieces from High Ash Farm
Mon 27 Mar 2017
Paul Hayes sits in, and takes a look through some of his visits to Chris Skinner's farm.
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With Jo Thewlis and Chris Skinner
Mon 20 Mar 2017
Jo sits in for Matthew to put your wildlife questions to local farmer Chris.
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With Nigel Middleton
Mon 13 Mar 2017
Nigel Middleton from the Hawk & Owl Trust sits in for Chris and takes your questions.
