The Countryside Hour Podcast
Farmer and nature lover Chris Skinner shares wildlife recordings and answers questions.
Episodes to download
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Countryside Extra: Kate Brewster and Tim Acheson sit in
Sun 10 Jul 2022
Kate and Tim sit in for Matthew and Chris this week, to take your local wildlife queries.
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Countryside Extra: Anna Perrott sits in
Sun 3 Jul 2022
Anna sits in for Matthew to put your questions to Chris this week.
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Countryside Extra: Looks at rooks!
Sun 26 Jun 2022
Chris takes a look at some of the rooks on the farm in this week's recordings.
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Countryside Extra: Clover and orchids
Sun 19 Jun 2022
It was another trip through the flora of the farm for Chris this week!
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Countryside Extra: Some Bonus Visits to the Farm!
Tue 14 Jun 2022
Chris doesn't just take your questions today, but squeezes in some extra recordings too.
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Countryside Extra: Foxgloves and wildflowers
Sun 5 Jun 2022
There was a floral theme to this week's show!
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Countryside Extra: Tom Stewart sits in
Sun 29 May 2022
Tom Stewart from the BTO at Thetford sits in for Chris to answer your questions.
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Countryside Extra: Straying into Suffolk!
Sun 22 May 2022
Chris crosses the border into Suffolk for one of his recordings this week.
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Countryside Extra: Nick Acheson sits in to answer your questions
Sun 15 May 2022
Local wildlife expert Nick is with Matthew this week to take your queries.
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Countryside Extra: Wild flowers and hedges
Sun 8 May 2022
Some of the plant life on High Ash Farm was the focus for Chris today.
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Countryside Extra: Rabbits!
Sun 1 May 2022
Burrowing for information about some more of the wildlife on High Ash Farm!
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Countryside Extra: Buzzards and Streams
Sun 24 Apr 2022
More of the life and landscape of High Ash Farm, and your wildlife questions answered.
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Countryside Extra: Dawn Chorus Safari
Sun 17 Apr 2022
The sounds of the birds on Chris's farm as dawn breaks.
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Countryside Extra: Chiffchaffs and Little Owls
Sun 10 Apr 2022
Chris has some more recordings of his walks out and about on the farm.
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Countryside Extra: Nettles and Carrion Crows!
Sun 3 Apr 2022
A stinging report on part of the farm from Chris Skinner this week.
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Countryside Extra: A taste of the High Ash dawn chorus
Sun 27 Mar 2022
Primroses, woodland, bees, and a taste of the High Ash Farm dawn chorus this week.
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Countryside Extra: With Anna Perrott and Paul Stancliffe
Sun 20 Mar 2022
Anna sits in for Matthew, putting your questions to the BTO's Paul in for Chris.
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Countryside Extra: Toads Doing What Toads Do
Tue 15 Mar 2022
Chris gives an insight into the private lives of the toads on High Ash Farm!
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Countryside Extra: One Man and Somebody Else's Dog!
Sun 6 Mar 2022
Chris observes the work of a local sheepdog, and also brings in some unusual honey.
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Countryside Extra: Anna Perrott sits in for Matthew
Sun 27 Feb 2022
Anna sits in for Matthew to put your questions to Chris this week.
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Countryside Extra: The Wind in the Ashes
Sun 20 Feb 2022
Chris gives an idea of what things were like as Storm Eunice hit High Ash Farm on Friday.
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Countryside Extra: Little Mouse!
Sun 13 Feb 2022
Chris highlights one of High Ash Farm's smaller residents this week.
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Countryside Extra: Water and Woods
Sun 6 Feb 2022
Chris takes us down to the lake and into the woodland this week.
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Countryside Extra: Bird Boxes
Sun 30 Jan 2022
Hearing about some of the nest boxes on High Ash Farm.
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Countryside Extra: Midnight Safari
Sun 23 Jan 2022
Chris takes us out-and-about on the farm at night with his recordings this week.
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Countryside Extra: Oh deer!
Sun 16 Jan 2022
Chris looks at some of the deer living on High Ash Farm.
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Countryside Extra: Of Harvest Mice and Men
Sun 9 Jan 2022
Chris tells Matthew about some of the harvest mice on the farm this week.
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Countryside Extra: The Birds and the Bees
Sun 2 Jan 2022
Chris discusses some other winged residents of the farm this week.
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Countryside Extra: Return of the Rural Riddle!
Boxing Day 2021
Chris brings back an old favourite in this Boxing Day special.
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Countryside Extra: A Winter Walk
Sun 19 Dec 2021
Chris takes us on some walking trips in the area around the farm.
