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The Countryside Hour Episodes

  1. Swallows and crabapples

    Looking at both some of the bird life and the plant life at High Ash Farm this week.

  2. An RSPB special from Strumpshaw Fen

    A special episode recorded by Matthew on location at the RSPB's Strumpshaw Fen reserve.

  3. Ash dieback, moorhens and more

    Chris Skinner is back in the studio to take your questions and pose another rural riddle.

  4. Highlights from High Ash Farm

    Another chance to hear some recent features from the farm, plus a 1995 Radio 4 visit.

  5. With Graham Appleton

    Local bird expert Graham Appleton sits-in for Chris to answer your wildlife questions.

  6. With Nigel Middleton and Martin Lippiatt of the Hawk and Owl Trust

    Nigel and Martin sit-in for Chris to answer your questions about local bird life.

  7. With Graham Appleton

    Local bird expert Graham Appleton sits-in for Chris to take your wildlife questions.

  8. Sand martins, fireweed, and more of your questions

    More sounds and sightings from the farm with Chris, and your wildlife questions answered.

  9. Wild strawberries and lady's bedstraw

    Chris Skinner shows stand-in presenter Paul Hayes some of what's growing on his farm.

  10. Snakeskin, spotted moths and more from down on the farm

    Paul Hayes sits-in with Chris Skinner for more sounds and stories from Chris's farm.

  11. Spring and early summer on High Ash Farm

    Highlights and previously unheard features from recent visits to Chris Skinner's farm.

  12. Bee orchids, chicken fungus, and a very tricky "rural riddle"

    Chris Skinner joins stand-in presenter Paul Hayes with more of the sounds of his farm.

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  14. The Complete Walks of Chris Skinner

    A compilation of Chris's walking tour of High Ash Farm, from January and February 2023.

  15. Thanks ants!

    Chris celebrates some of the smaller creatures on the farm.

  16. Searching out swallows

    Chris takes a look at some swallows feeding on the farm to start this week's show.

  17. Quite a few swallows - so it must be summer!

    There has been well and truly more than one swallow on the farm this week!

  18. Paul Hayes sits in

    Paul plays highlights from his trips to Chris's farm in 2019, standing in for Matthew.

  19. Making changes on the farm

    Chris has brought down one of his farm buildings this week.

  20. Larking about

    Chris is up with the larks at High Ash Farm this week.

  21. Kestrels

    Once again, Chris goes above and beyond in the name of radio!

  22. Hello Mr Magpie!

    Chris looks at the magpies and some of the other birds living on the farm.

  23. Flourishing flowers

    A broadcast among the bluebells on one of Chris's recordings from the farm this week.

  24. Dusk and dawn

    This week, Chris shares some recordings made on the farm at opposite ends of the day.

  25. Down by the riverside

    Chris takes a walk down to the water in this week's episode.

  26. Countryside Extra: Your Questions For Chris

    Chris joins Matthew on the phone to answer your questions about the Norfolk countryside.

  27. Countryside Extra: Woodland

    Chris explores some of the High Ash Farm woodland areas this week.

  28. Countryside Extra: With Graham Appleton

    Graham sits in alongside Matthew to answer your questions about local bird life.

  29. Countryside Extra: With Anna Perrott and Paul Stancliffe

    Anna sits in for Matthew, putting your questions to the BTO's Paul in for Chris.

  30. Countryside Extra: Wild flowers and hedges

    Some of the plant life on High Ash Farm was the focus for Chris today.

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