Chris and Matthew discuss house martins and more!
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Happy hour
In the night meadow
Chris takes Matthew to a part of High Ash Farm not often visited by the programme.
Spring and early summer on High Ash Farm
A recorded programme this week, with highlights from recent visits to Chris's farm.
Bugloss and caterpillar hunting!
Paul Hayes sits in alongside Chris, and visits the farm.
With Graham Appleton
Local bird expert Graham Appleton sits in alongside Paul Hayes to take your questions.
Squirrels, mosquitoes and more
It wasn't all bird song with Chris's recordings this week!
High Ash highlights while Chris makes hay
As Chris makes hay while the sun shines, some highlights from recent visits to his farm.
With Kevin Murphy and Alan Hutchison
Paul Hayes sits in, and speaks to Kevin Murphy and Alan Hutchison.
Ragwort and Himalayan balsam
Chris shows Paul Hayes some plants on the farm which might not be welcome elsewhere.
Chris returns to the studio
After a busy summer's hay-making, Chris Skinner is back with us in the studio.
Hornets, red kites, sunflowers and more
Chris Skinner takes your questions on all manner of plants and wildlife.
Under the iron
Peeking under the corrugated iron Chris keeps on the farm, for wildlife to thrive under!
Farming and nature
Matthew and Chris are joined by representatives from the Norfolk Wildlife Trust and RSPB.
Stirring up a hornets' nest
Chris brings Matthew the sound of a hornets' nest on High Ash Farm.
Features from the farm
This week's show features some previously-unheard items recorded on Chris Skinner's farm.
Apples, holly trees and water pipes!
A variety of subjects arising from the countryside and your questions this week.
A small plant with a big personality
More sounds and stories from Chris's farm, and your questions about local wildlife.
The famous Foxy!
Chris's dog Foxy was a star of the show this week!
Autumn on High Ash Farm
A special pre-recorded show this week, with previously-unheard items from Chris's farm.
Chestnuts, wasps and more
More of your questions about local wildlife, and sounds from Chris's farm.
More of your countryside questions answered
Chris answers more of your queries about local wildlife in the county.
The tables turned!
This week, Chris had to try and identify a sound recording sent in by a listener.
Local bird expert Graham Appleton sits in for Chris to take your questions.
Bossy blackbirds!
This week's questions included one about a continental blackbird bullying local birds!
Rabbits
Dr Diana Bell from the UEA in Norwich joins Chris to share her expertise on rabbits.
The last Countryside Hour of 2016
Chris joins us in the studio for the final time this year.
Rats on the go - does it mean snow?
Chris suggests a bit of countryside lore may indicate that the white stuff is on the way!
A decent proposal
Chris explains how he almost interrupted a proposal of marriage on the farm!
With Rupert Masefield and Emily McParland from the RSPB
Paul Hayes sits in, and hears about this year's RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch.
Winter on High Ash Farm
A compilation of features looking at this winter on Chris Skinner's South Norfolk farm.
Chris Skinner returns
Chris is back in the studio with Matthew, with more sounds of the bird life on his farm.