How wildlife is coping with the rather wet end to the month!
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Peanuts and pollination
Peanuts and pollination were just two of the subjects covered by Chris this week.
The cuckoo's calling
Questions and observations about cuckoos formed part of tonight's programme.
Down on the farm
An all-location episode, with some recent features and unheard items from Chris's farm.
With Nigel Middleton from the Hawk and Owl Trust at Sculthorpe
Nigel discusses the Norwich Cathedral peregrines, and takes your other bird questions.
With Chris Skinner and Paul Hayes
Paul Hayes sits in alongside local farmer and nature lover Chris Skinner.
Chris is back after making hay
Both Chris Skinner and Matthew Gudgin are back on Countryside Hour duty!
Butterflies
Chris shows Matthew some of the butterfly life to be seen on his farm.
The best thing for blackbirds
People started telling us how they were helping feed the blackbirds in this hot weather.
Sizzling summer
How Chris and his wildlife are dealing with the warm weather down on the farm.
Summer on High Ash Farm
A collection of recent highlights and unheard items recorded with Chris on his farm.
Paul Hayes sits in alongside Chris to put your wildlife questions to him.
Paul Hayes sits in with local farmer Chris Skinner, who takes your wildlife questions.
With Nigel Middleton from the Hawk and Owl Trust
Nigel Middleton sits in for Chris, joining presenter Paul Hayes to take your questions.
Farmer and nature lover Chris Skinner shares wildlife recordings and answers questions.
Chris and Matthew back together!
Chris and Matthew are back on the show at the same time after a few weeks apart!
Butterfly spotting
Chris takes Matthew on the trail of some of the 1000 or so clouded yellows on the farm.
With Graham Appleton
Local bird expert Graham Appleton sits in alongside Matthew to take your questions.
Fairy rings
The explanation for eerie rings appearing in some of Chris's fields!
Ivy
Chris shows Matthew a flash of colour in the Norfolk countryside, down on his farm.
Hare deaths
Chris talks about why hares appear to be dying in such large numbers.
Nocturnal special
Anna Perrott sits in alongside Chris to take a look at the night life on his farm!
Autumn special
A special episode, with a collection of items recorded on Chris's farm in recent weeks.
Bees
Chris shows Matthew some of the queen bees down on High Ash Farm.
Owls, apples and more
Chris tackles all kinds of questions.
Autumn on High Ash Farm
A special edition made up of items recorded in recent weeks on location at Chris's farm.
Answering questions on foxes, garden birds and more
A large batch of your countryside questions for Chris this week!
Woodpeckers
Chris discusses the different species of woodpecker you can hear in the county.
December down on the farm
An on-location special this week, with some items recorded recently on Chris's farm.
Surprising signs of spring
Listener comments on signs of spring poking through in the comparatively mild winter.
The first Countryside Hour of 2019
Chris Skinner is back in the studio for his first programme of the New Year.