The Countryside Hour Podcast
Farmer and nature lover Chris Skinner shares wildlife recordings and answers questions.
Episodes to download
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After Doris
Mon 6 Mar 2017
Chris Skinner talks about clearing up the farm after last month's Storm Doris.
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Down on the farm
Mon 27 Feb 2017
A special compilation of features recorded on Chris Skinner's farm at Caistor St Edmund.
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Fair weather friends
Mon 20 Feb 2017
Chris talks about some of the unusual things you might spot in the mild weather.
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With Graham Appleton
Mon 13 Feb 2017
Bird expert Graham Appleton sits in for Chris to take your questions on all things avian.
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Chris Skinner returns
Mon 6 Feb 2017
Chris is back in the studio with Matthew, with more sounds of the bird life on his farm.
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Winter on High Ash Farm
Mon 30 Jan 2017
A compilation of features looking at this winter on Chris Skinner's South Norfolk farm.
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With Rupert Masefield and Emily McParland from the RSPB
Mon 23 Jan 2017
Paul Hayes sits in, and hears about this year's RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch.
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A decent proposal
Mon 16 Jan 2017
Chris explains how he almost interrupted a proposal of marriage on the farm!
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Rats on the go - does it mean snow?
Mon 9 Jan 2017
Chris suggests a bit of countryside lore may indicate that the white stuff is on the way!
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The last Countryside Hour of 2016
Mon 19 Dec 2016
Chris joins us in the studio for the final time this year.
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Rabbits
Mon 12 Dec 2016
Dr Diana Bell from the UEA in Norwich joins Chris to share her expertise on rabbits.
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Bossy blackbirds!
Mon 5 Dec 2016
This week's questions included one about a continental blackbird bullying local birds!
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With Graham Appleton
Mon 28 Nov 2016
Local bird expert Graham Appleton sits in for Chris to take your questions.
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The tables turned!
Mon 21 Nov 2016
This week, Chris had to try and identify a sound recording sent in by a listener.
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More of your countryside questions answered
Mon 14 Nov 2016
Chris answers more of your queries about local wildlife in the county.
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Chestnuts, wasps and more
Mon 7 Nov 2016
More of your questions about local wildlife, and sounds from Chris's farm.
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Autumn on High Ash Farm
Mon 31 Oct 2016
A special pre-recorded show this week, with previously-unheard items from Chris's farm.
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A small plant with a big personality
Mon 17 Oct 2016
More sounds and stories from Chris's farm, and your questions about local wildlife.
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Apples, holly trees and water pipes!
Mon 10 Oct 2016
A variety of subjects arising from the countryside and your questions this week.
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Features from the farm
Mon 3 Oct 2016
This week's show features some previously-unheard items recorded on Chris Skinner's farm.
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Stirring up a hornets' nest
Mon 26 Sep 2016
Chris brings Matthew the sound of a hornets' nest on High Ash Farm.
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Farming and nature
Mon 19 Sep 2016
Matthew and Chris are joined by representatives from the Norfolk Wildlife Trust and RSPB.
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Under the iron
Mon 12 Sep 2016
Peeking under the corrugated iron Chris keeps on the farm, for wildlife to thrive under!
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Hornets, red kites, sunflowers and more
Mon 5 Sep 2016
Chris Skinner takes your questions on all manner of plants and wildlife.
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Chris returns to the studio
Mon 22 Aug 2016
After a busy summer's hay-making, Chris Skinner is back with us in the studio.
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Ragwort and Himalayan balsam
Mon 1 Aug 2016
Chris shows Paul Hayes some plants on the farm which might not be welcome elsewhere.
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With Kevin Murphy and Alan Hutchison
Mon 25 Jul 2016
Paul Hayes sits in, and speaks to Kevin Murphy and Alan Hutchison.
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High Ash highlights while Chris makes hay
Mon 18 Jul 2016
As Chris makes hay while the sun shines, some highlights from recent visits to his farm.
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Squirrels, mosquitoes and more
Mon 11 Jul 2016
It wasn't all bird song with Chris's recordings this week!
