BBC Radio Podcasts from The Countryside Hour
Countryside Extra: The End of an Era
Matthew and Chris present the final BBC edition of their countryside programme.
Countryside Extra: Blackberries, Baling and More
Chris and Matthew explore some of the things growing and grown on the farm this week.
Countryside Extra: Fungus, Bats and Honeysuckle
A varied mix of items of interest from High Ash Farm this week.
Countryside Extra: Plants and Flowers
Chris and Matthew explore some of the plant life of High Ash Farm this week.
Countryside Extra: Puffballs and Butterflies
Chris explores a variety of the flora and fauna of High Ash Farm this week.
Countryside Extra: Foxgloves, Buzzards and More
Plants, birds and more on the farm and in your questions this week.
Countryside Extra: Butterflies and Fungi
Not just birds for Matthew and Chris on the farm this week.
Countryside Extra: An Evening Outing
Chris takes his recorder out on the farm in the evening this week.
Countryside Extra: Pond Life!
Anna sits in for Matthew, as Chris takes a dip into the watery world at High Ash Farm.
Countryside Extra: Anna Perrott and Nick Acheson
Anna and Nick sit in for Matthew and Chris this week, to take your wildlife questions.
Countryside Extra: Australian Visitors
Chris had some special visitors to the farm this week.
Countryside Extra: Warm Weather and Orchids
A look at orchids on the farm, and how the hot weather has been affecting things.
Countryside Extra: Goatsuckers!
Chris takes questions about goatsuckers, among other things, in this week's episode.
Countryside Extra: Walking and Wasps
Is there a sting in the tail with this week's recordings from the farm?
Countryside Extra: Swallows and Wild Flowers
Some early morning exploits from down on the farm this week!
Countryside Extra: Two Martins
Hearing about house martins and sand martins on the farm with Chris this week.
Countryside Extra: The Woods and the Woodpeckers
The birds and the trees featured in Chris's recordings from the farm this week.
Countryside Extra: Matthew Joins Chris on the Farm
Matthew is out and about on the farm with Chris for this week's recordings.
Countryside Extra: Rabbits!
Rabbiting on about a certain type of mammal living on the farm!
Countryside Extra: All on the Farm
Chris and Matthew are on the farm for the entire programme this week.
Countryside Extra: Rooks, Cherries and Blackthorn
A variety of plant and animal life being explored across the farm this week!
Countryside Extra: Cattle Egrets, Goldfinches and Swallows
A variety of bird life is under the spotlight with Chris and Matthew this week.
Countryside Extra: Highlights from Spring 2016
With Chris off this week, there's a trip back in time to spring 2016 on the farm.
Countryside Extra: Great and Lesser
Woodpeckers are a theme for Chris's countryside chats this week.
Countryside Extra: Anna Perrott sits in
Anna sits in for Matthew this week, to put your wildlife questions to Chris Skinner.
Countryside Extra: Gulls and Crows
Chris tackles more of your questions about local wildlife.
Countryside Extra: Hiding Out
Chris shows Matthew the view from one of the bird hides on High Ash Farm.
The Complete Walks of Chris Skinner
A compilation of Chris's walking tour of High Ash Farm, from January and February 2023.
Countryside Extra: Concluding the Walk
Chris's series of walks around the farm come to an end in this week's episode.
Countryside Extra: Night Time Safari
Matthew goes out-and-about on the farm with Chris this week, for an after-dark tour!
Countryside Extra: Into the City
Chris took a trip into Norwich for one of his wildlife recordings this week.
Countryside Extra: Back on Track
Chris takes us for more walks along the paths and trails of High Ash Farm.
Countryside Extra: Chris Continues His Walk
Chris carries on his walk around the farm, which he began in last week's episode.
Countryside Extra: Walk and Talk
Chris takes us out and about on a walk this week.
Countryside Extra: What is a Farmer?
Chris discusses the question of whether or not he is still "really" a farmer.
Countryside Extra: Signs of Spring
This week, Chris has been spotting some early signs of spring on the farm.
Countryside Extra: A Wildlife A to Z
Chris takes us through the alphabet in this New Year's Day special.
Countryside Extra: Christmas on High Ash Farm
Chris takes us on a tour through the frosts, around the holly, the ivy and the mistletoe.
Countryside Extra: In the Grip of Winter
Chris talks about some of the effects of this first cold snap of winter on the farm.
Countryside Extra: Field Mice
Chris takes a look at some of the smaller mammals resident on the farm.
Countryside Extra: Batty About Bats
Chris expresses his enthusiasm for some local winged mammals.
Countryside Extra: Mixed Gulls!
Chris chats about some gulls as if he bought them like a packet of mixed seeds!
Countryside Extra: Ducks and Fairies!
Wildlife real and imagined on the farm this week, as Chris explores some "fairy rings".
Countryside Extra: Fungi, Wasps and Newts!
A selection of different kinds of things from the farm today!
Countryside Extra: Chestnuts and Woodcocks
Plant life as well as bird life on the agenda as Chris takes us out and about again.
Countryside Extra: Birds and Bees
Chris talked about different forms of flying life on the farm this week.
Countryside Extra: Hearing About Hornets
Chris is all abuzz about some of the smaller creatures on the farm.
Countryside Extra: Blackthorns and more
Chris is back with Matthew to answer more of your countryside questions.
Countryside Extra: Autumn Past
A trip back in time to autumn on High Ash Farm back in 2019.
Countryside Extra: Extraordinary Slugs!
Chris gives an interesting insight into the lives of some of the slugs on the farm!
Countryside Extra: The Swallows and the Ivy
Matthew Gudgin is back to put your questions to Chris, and to hear more from the farm.
Countryside Extra: Anna Perrott sits in
Anna sits in for Matthew this week, to put your wildlife questions to Chris Skinner.
Countryside Extra: Kate Brewster and Graham Appleton sit in
Kate sits in for Matthew to put your questions to Graham, who's sitting in for Chris.
Countryside Extra: Sparrows
This week, Chris takes a closer look at some of the sparrows on the farm.
Countryside Extra: Pond Life
This week, Chris takes us to some of the damper patches of High Ash Farm!
Countryside Extra: Nick Acheson sits in
The Norfolk Wildlife Trust's Nick Acheson joins Matthew to take your questions this week.
Countryside Extra: Waking, Willows and More...
Chris gives us a taste of early morning at High Ash Farm.
Countryside Extra: Running Dry
Chris explains some of the effects the recent spell of very dry weather has been having.
Countryside Extra: Moths and Wild Flowers
An insight into more of the flora and fauna of High Ash Farm at Caistor St Edmund.
Countryside Extra: Foxes on the Farm
Chris gives us an insight into the life of another of the animals living on his farm.
Countryside Extra: Kate Brewster and Tim Acheson sit in
Kate and Tim sit in for Matthew and Chris this week, to take your local wildlife queries.
Countryside Extra: Anna Perrott sits in
Anna sits in for Matthew to put your questions to Chris this week.
Countryside Extra: Looks at rooks!
Chris takes a look at some of the rooks on the farm in this week's recordings.
Countryside Extra: Clover and orchids
It was another trip through the flora of the farm for Chris this week!
Countryside Extra: Some Bonus Visits to the Farm!
Chris doesn't just take your questions today, but squeezes in some extra recordings too.
Countryside Extra: Foxgloves and wildflowers
There was a floral theme to this week's show!
Countryside Extra: Tom Stewart sits in
Tom Stewart from the BTO at Thetford sits in for Chris to answer your questions.
Countryside Extra: Straying into Suffolk!
Chris crosses the border into Suffolk for one of his recordings this week.
Countryside Extra: Nick Acheson sits in to answer your questions
Local wildlife expert Nick is with Matthew this week to take your queries.
Countryside Extra: Wild flowers and hedges
Some of the plant life on High Ash Farm was the focus for Chris today.
Countryside Extra: Rabbits!
Burrowing for information about some more of the wildlife on High Ash Farm!
Countryside Extra: Buzzards and Streams
More of the life and landscape of High Ash Farm, and your wildlife questions answered.
Countryside Extra: Dawn Chorus Safari
The sounds of the birds on Chris's farm as dawn breaks.
Countryside Extra: Chiffchaffs and Little Owls
Chris has some more recordings of his walks out and about on the farm.
Countryside Extra: Nettles and Carrion Crows!
A stinging report on part of the farm from Chris Skinner this week.
Countryside Extra: A taste of the High Ash dawn chorus
Primroses, woodland, bees, and a taste of the High Ash Farm dawn chorus this week.
Countryside Extra: With Anna Perrott and Paul Stancliffe
Anna sits in for Matthew, putting your questions to the BTO's Paul in for Chris.
Countryside Extra: Toads Doing What Toads Do
Chris gives an insight into the private lives of the toads on High Ash Farm!
Countryside Extra: One Man and Somebody Else's Dog!
Chris observes the work of a local sheepdog, and also brings in some unusual honey.
Countryside Extra: Anna Perrott sits in for Matthew
Anna sits in for Matthew to put your questions to Chris this week.
Countryside Extra: The Wind in the Ashes
Chris gives an idea of what things were like as Storm Eunice hit High Ash Farm on Friday.
Countryside Extra: Little Mouse!
Chris highlights one of High Ash Farm's smaller residents this week.
Countryside Extra: Water and Woods
Chris takes us down to the lake and into the woodland this week.
Countryside Extra: Bird Boxes
Hearing about some of the nest boxes on High Ash Farm.
Countryside Extra: Midnight Safari
Chris takes us out-and-about on the farm at night with his recordings this week.
Countryside Extra: Oh deer!
Chris looks at some of the deer living on High Ash Farm.
Countryside Extra: Of Harvest Mice and Men
Chris tells Matthew about some of the harvest mice on the farm this week.
Countryside Extra: The Birds and the Bees
Chris discusses some other winged residents of the farm this week.
Countryside Extra: Return of the Rural Riddle!
Chris brings back an old favourite in this Boxing Day special.
Countryside Extra: A Winter Walk
Chris takes us on some walking trips in the area around the farm.
Countryside Extra: A Link in the Chain of High Ash Farm's History
This week, Chris brought in a "show and tell" object from his farm's history.
Countryside Extra: Snooping on seagulls!
Chris sends some farm recordings, and Paul Stancliffe sits in to answer your questions.
Countryside Extra: Hoping for Mighty Oaks
Chris talks about finding places to plant oaks on the farm.
Countryside Extra: Back by the Water
Chris is by the water again this week - but inland, rather than at the beach!
Countryside Extra: Beside the Seaside!
Chris takes a trip out to the coast for this week's programme.
Countryside Extra: Going Underground!
Chris goes beneath the surface in this week's podcast.
Countryside Extra: Field Trip!
Chris heads away from the farm for one of his location recordings this week.
Countryside Extra: Fungi on the Farm
Chris explores some of the High Arm Farm fungi on this week's recordings.
Countryside Extra: Butterflies
Chris looks at some of the winged life on the farm other than birds.
Countryside Extra: Back in the Studio!
Chris joins Matthew in the studio for the first time in over 18 months!
Countryside Extra: Night-Time on High Ash Farm
A taste of the farm in the dark, and then Graham Appleton sits in to take your questions.
Countryside Extra: Badgers on the Farm
Chris has a chat about the badgers living on High Ash Farm.
Countryside Extra: Kate Brewster sits in
Kate sits in to put your questions to Chris, and plays his recordings from the farm.
Countryside Extra: Anna Perrott sits in
Anna sits in to put your questions to Chris, who also shares some recordings on the farm.
Countryside Extra: Swallows and Ashes
Chris is back answering your questions, and has some more recordings from on the farm.
Countryside Extra: Late Summer Selections
With Chris busy on the farm, some recordings from this time in previous years.
Countryside Extra: Roe Deer, Goshawks and More
Chris is back with some more recordings from the farm, and answers your questions.
Countryside Extra: Chris Goes on a Butterfly Hunt at the Farm
Plus, Graham Appleton sits in for Chris to answer your wildlife questions.
Countryside Extra: Scooping Up an Unusual Harvest!
Chris explains about gathering in an unusual - but valuable! - harvest.
Countryside Extra: The Past, Present and Future of High Ash Farm
Anna Perrott sits in alongside Chis, who takes us through his farm's history.
Countryside Extra: Buzzards and Wildflowers
Chris has several sights to show Matthew on the farm this week.
Countryside Extra: Graham Appleton sits in
Graham sits in alongside Matthew Gudgin, to take your questions about local bird life.
Countryside Extra: Teasel Do!
Chris officially opens this year's teasel walk on High Ash Farm.
Countryside Extra: Kate Brewster sits in
Kate Brewster sits in this week, to put your countryside questions to Chris Skinner.
Countryside Extra: Purest Green!
Anna Perrott sits in, and hears Chris explain the secrets of turning green into gold!
Countryside Extra: Summer Wildflowers
Chris guides us around some of the wildflowers on the farm at this time of year.
Countryside Extra: A Dip into Egyptian Mythology
Chris dabbles with tales of Egyptian mythology this week!
Countryside Extra: Back to the Farm!
For the first time since last year, Matthew gets to take a trip out to see Chris.
Countryside Extra: Flowers of the Fields
Chris takes us to one of his wildflower fields this week.
Countryside Extra: Chris's Conkers!
Chris explores the horse chestnuts at High Ash Farm.
Countryside Extra: Return of the Rural Riddle!
Chris has one of his mystery sounds for you this week!
Countryside Extra: With Graham Appleton
Graham sits in alongside Matthew to answer your questions about local bird life.
Countryside Extra: Little Owls
More about the lives of some of the owls living on High Ash Farm.
Countryside Extra: Woodland
Chris explores some of the High Ash Farm woodland areas this week.
Countryside Extra: A Walk Through the Flowers
Chris starts off this week's podcast with a walk through some flowers.
Countryside Extra: The First Swallow of Spring
Chris was very excited to spot his first swallow of the year on the farm this week.
Countryside Extra: March Hares
Chris Skinner gives us an insight into the March mating madness of the local hares!
Countryside Extra: A Spring Tour of High Ash Farm
Chris takes us on a spring tour of the farm, featuring some of his wildlife recordings.
Countryside Extra: Kate Brewster sits in
Kate puts your questions to Chris, and hears about the High Ash Farm rooks.
Countryside Extra: Owls Among the Oaks
Chris takes us down to where some barn owls are nesting on High Ash Farm.
Countryside Extra: A Frog Chorus!
Chris takes us on a trip down to see the frogs at High Ash Farm.
Countryside Extra: Into the Bird Hide
Chris describes the view from inside a High Ash Farm bid hide.
Countryside Extra: Chris on a Quest!
Chris shares a recording of a bit of a quest he undertook at the end of last week.
Countryside Extra: Skinner in the Snow
Chris chats to Matthew live from the farm as the snow starts to come down.
Countryside Extra: Anna Perrott sits in
This week, Anna Perrott sits in for Matthew to put your questions to Chris Skinner.
Countryside Extra: Kate Brewster sits in
Kate Brewster sits in for Matthew to put your questions to Chris this week.
Countryside Extra: A Bit of a Heavenly Body!
Chris discusses a meteorite which fell on the farm.
Countryside Extra: Walking Rat!
Chris takes us out on a walk on the farm with his dog, Rat!
Countryside Extra: More Questions for Chris
Chris joins Matthew on the phone, and there's a nocturnal recording from the farm.
Countryside Extra: Your Questions For Chris
Chris joins Matthew on the phone to answer your questions about the Norfolk countryside.
Countryside Extra: Skinner Safari!
Chris gives Matthew a trip around the farm.
Countryside Extra: The Lettuce Field
Chris tells Matthew the history of a certain part of the farm.
Countryside Extra: Moth Mating
Chris gives Matthew a glimpse into the intimate habits of winter moths!
Countryside Extra: Butterflies By Night
This programme was recorded before the current lockdown measures in England began.
Countryside Extra: Fairies of the Woods
This programme was recorded before the current lockdown measures in England began.
Countryside Extra: Dusk Down on the Farm
This programme was recorded before the current lockdown measures in England began.
Countryside Extra: Autumn Colours
This programme was recorded before the current lockdown measures in England began.
Countryside Extra: Down to Earth
This week, Chris starts off with a look down at the High Ash Farm soil!
Countryside Extra: Pond Life!
Chris and Matthew feed some of the birds on one of the High Ash Farm ponds.
Countryside Extra: Where the Wild Flowers Grow
Chris tells Matthew about some of the wildflowers growing on High Ash Farm.
Countryside Extra: Dallying with the Devil!
Chris shows Matthew some of the plants on the farm with religious names.
Countryside Extra: The Tale of a Tree
Matthew returns to High Ash Farm for the first time since the lockdown began in March.
Kestrels
Once again, Chris goes above and beyond in the name of radio!
An all-recorded episode this week
This week's episode is made up of recordings Chris has made on the farm.
Buzzards buzzing about
Chris takes a look at some of the young buzzards on the farm.
Making changes on the farm
Chris has brought down one of his farm buildings this week.
Quite a few swallows - so it must be summer!
There has been well and truly more than one swallow on the farm this week!
By the waterside once again
Chris is down by the lake on the farm to start this week's show.
A little look at little owls
One of the farm's nocturnal residents comes under the spotlight this week.
Searching out swallows
Chris takes a look at some swallows feeding on the farm to start this week's show.
Badger watch
Chris gives an insight into the lives of the badgers living on his farm.
Down by the riverside
Chris takes a walk down to the water in this week's episode.
Larking about
Chris is up with the larks at High Ash Farm this week.
A wander among the redwoods
Chris takes a tour of some of the trees on the farm during this week's show.
Hello Mr Magpie!
Chris looks at the magpies and some of the other birds living on the farm.
Flourishing flowers
A broadcast among the bluebells on one of Chris's recordings from the farm this week.
Thanks ants!
Chris celebrates some of the smaller creatures on the farm.
A Skinner safari!
Chris takes us on a midnight tour of his farm!
Dusk and dawn
This week, Chris shares some recordings made on the farm at opposite ends of the day.
Chris is on the line from the farm office
Matthew and Chris find a way of keeping The Countryside Hour going!
A quick taste of Skinner humour!
A short recording from the farm, and information on what's happening next with the show.
Heron help
Discussion and debate from listeners over a question about an apparently all-white heron.
An all-recorded edition this week
This week's episode sees Chris and Matthew entirely on location at Chris's farm.
Barn owls
Chris discusses some listener questions about the problems faced by barn owls.
Including another mystery sound to guess at
This week's sound was recorded last year, as it's been too windy to record recently.
Recovering from storms
Some recordings made on the farm last week as Chris's cleared up after Storm Ciara.
The impact of Storm Ciara
How the high winds have left their mark on High Ash Farm.
Chris is back live in the studio
Chris returns after a couple of weeks away on the trail of migratory birds.
With Graham Appleton
Local ornithologist Graham Appleton sits-in for Chris to take your bird life questions.
An episode from the farm this week
Today's edition of the Countryside Hour was all recorded on Chris's farm.
More overseas correspondence
More questions from abroad for Chris this week.
Back for the New Year
Chris is live in the studio with Matthew for the first Countryside Hour of 2020.
Paul Hayes sits in
Paul plays highlights from his trips to Chris's farm in 2019, standing in for Matthew.
Mistletoe and more
An appropriately festive feel to some of the questions for Chris Skinner this week.
Moths and more
Chris talks about the large number of winter moths he's been seeing.
Including a virtual tour of High Ash Farm
This week, Chris brought examples of some of the farm's oldest plants into the studio.
A wise old bird
Chris discussed owls during this week's programme.
Another trip to the farm
Matthew and Chris are entirely on location at Chris's farm for this week's episode.
Moth mystery
Chris picks up on one of last week's listener questions, about a moth.
Spider stories
Chris and Matt discuss some listener comments and queries on our eight-legged friends.
A recorded hour from the farm
An hour recorded entirely on location with Matthew and Chris at Chris's farm.
The clocks have gone back and the first frosts are being felt
Chris talks about how autumn well and truly seems to have arrived at High Ash Farm.
Himalayan balsam - invasive or not?
Chris tackles a question arising from his recent discussion of Himalayan balsam.
An archive visit to the farm
A taste of autumn 2013, in a collection of recordings from the farm made that year.
With Chris Skinner and Angie George
Angie sits in this week to put your questions about local wildlife to Chris.
With Chris Skinner and Paul Hayes
Paul sits in to put your countryside questions to Chris.
All on the farm
This week's programme sees Matthew and Chris entirely on location at High Ash Farm.
Solving some of your identification queries
There were sound recordings and photos from the listeners for Chris to puzzle over today.
Celebrating 70
Chris marked a rather significant birthday yesterday.
With Chris Skinner and Paul Hayes
Paul Hayes sits in to put your questions about local wildlife to Chris.
The changing face of farming
Chris talks about some of the technological changes on the farm down the decades.
Squirrels, bird feeders and more
Chris tackles more of your questions about local wildlife.
Summer on the farm
Some summer recordings made by Matthew and Chris on Chris's South Norfolk farm.
All on the farm this week
Today's show is made up of features and items recorded on Chris's South Norfolk farm.
Turning the tables
Chris was asked to identify a sound sent in by a listener this week.
With Chris Skinner and Paul Hayes
Paul sits in for Matthew to put your questions about local wildlife to Chris.
With Chris Skinner and Anna Perrott
Anna sits in for Matthew, and gets a special mystery tour of Chris's farm!
Butterflies
Chris and Matthew talk about some of the butterflies in the Norfolk countryside.
Back from foreign fields
Chris talks about his recent trip to Sicily.
All on-location special
This week's edition is recorded entirely on Chris's farm at Caistor St Edmund.
An informal cuckoo headcount!
This week, people took to reporting their late-coming cuckoos.
Back in the studio
Chris is back in the studio after last Monday's break for the bank holiday.
The wind in the bluebells
How the wind put a stop to Chris's open day at the weekend - but it be okay for this one!
GBH in the bird world
Chris explains some of the bullying tactics occasionally employed by pigeons!
Swallows
It's not quite summer yet, but the swallows have started to return to High Ash Farm.
With Nigel Middleton
Nigel Middleton from the Hawk & Owl Trust at Sculthorpe sits in to take your questions.
With Chris Skinner and Paul Hayes
Paul Hayes sits in for Matthew and joins Chris on the farm for an all-location show.
A compilation of recent recordings from Chris's farm
A special this week, with Matthew and Chris exploring wildlife on the farm.
Netting
Chris discusses some of the issues raised by putting up nets to stop birds from nesting.
Rooks, blackbirds and many more
Chris tackles more of your questions about local bird life here in the county.
Stunt casting!
Why Chris has been casting his line among the ash trees at the farm!
Winter on High Ash Farm
A collection of features recorded on location at Chris's farm over recent weeks.
Feeding tips for the birds
Plus, more of your questions about local bird life.
An unusual sound from a mute bird
Chris shares an unusual recording he made of mute swans on the farm last week.
Back from The Gambia!
Chris has been in Africa following the migration of swallows.
An all-location special
Unheard features recorded on Chris's farm over the past few weeks.
The first Countryside Hour of 2019
Chris Skinner is back in the studio for his first programme of the New Year.
Surprising signs of spring
Listener comments on signs of spring poking through in the comparatively mild winter.
December down on the farm
An on-location special this week, with some items recorded recently on Chris's farm.
Woodpeckers
Chris discusses the different species of woodpecker you can hear in the county.
Answering questions on foxes, garden birds and more
A large batch of your countryside questions for Chris this week!
Autumn on High Ash Farm
A special edition made up of items recorded in recent weeks on location at Chris's farm.
Owls, apples and more
Chris tackles all kinds of questions.
Bees
Chris shows Matthew some of the queen bees down on High Ash Farm.
Autumn special
A special episode, with a collection of items recorded on Chris's farm in recent weeks.
Nocturnal special
Anna Perrott sits in alongside Chris to take a look at the night life on his farm!
Hare deaths
Chris talks about why hares appear to be dying in such large numbers.
Ivy
Chris shows Matthew a flash of colour in the Norfolk countryside, down on his farm.
Fairy rings
The explanation for eerie rings appearing in some of Chris's fields!
With Graham Appleton
Local bird expert Graham Appleton sits in alongside Matthew to take your questions.
Butterfly spotting
Chris takes Matthew on the trail of some of the 1000 or so clouded yellows on the farm.
Chris and Matthew back together!
Chris and Matthew are back on the show at the same time after a few weeks apart!
With Chris Skinner and Paul Hayes
Farmer and nature lover Chris Skinner shares wildlife recordings and answers questions.
With Nigel Middleton from the Hawk and Owl Trust
Nigel Middleton sits in for Chris, joining presenter Paul Hayes to take your questions.
With Chris Skinner and Paul Hayes
Paul Hayes sits in with local farmer Chris Skinner, who takes your wildlife questions.
With Chris Skinner and Paul Hayes
Paul Hayes sits in alongside Chris to put your wildlife questions to him.
Summer on High Ash Farm
A collection of recent highlights and unheard items recorded with Chris on his farm.
Sizzling summer
How Chris and his wildlife are dealing with the warm weather down on the farm.
The best thing for blackbirds
People started telling us how they were helping feed the blackbirds in this hot weather.
Butterflies
Chris shows Matthew some of the butterfly life to be seen on his farm.
Chris is back after making hay
Both Chris Skinner and Matthew Gudgin are back on Countryside Hour duty!
With Chris Skinner and Paul Hayes
Paul Hayes sits in alongside local farmer and nature lover Chris Skinner.
With Nigel Middleton from the Hawk and Owl Trust at Sculthorpe
Nigel discusses the Norwich Cathedral peregrines, and takes your other bird questions.
Down on the farm
An all-location episode, with some recent features and unheard items from Chris's farm.
The cuckoo's calling
Questions and observations about cuckoos formed part of tonight's programme.
Peanuts and pollination
Peanuts and pollination were just two of the subjects covered by Chris this week.
April showers
How wildlife is coping with the rather wet end to the month!
A taste of spring
Some previously-unheard recordings from recent visits to Chris's farm.
It doesn't make a summer!
Matthew spots his first swallow of the year on a visit to Chris's farm.
Willows could be hit by dieback
Trees on Chris's farm may have been hit by disease similar to ash dieback.
Snake-seeking!
Chris takes Matthew on a look around the farm for the first grass snake of the year.
After the cold snap, and bird feeder advice
Chris gives his view on today's news story warning of diseases spread by bird feeders.
Cold comfort for the county's birds
How the local wildlife is coping with this week's cold snap.
Goldfinch diet debate!
Questions arise over the preferred choice of food for goldfinches!
Winter on High Ash Farm
A selection of highlights from some of Matthew's recent visits to Chris's farm.
Tackling questions about peacocks, swans and much more besides
Farmer and nature lover Chris Skinner shares wildlife recordings and answers questions.
A bird with many names
Chris posed a mystery sound with any one of three possible correct answers this evening.
A bird Chris has never seen
Chris reveals the Norfolk bird he has never been able to catch a glimpse of.
Mistletoe memories
Chris starts the New Year with a look at mistletoe.
Rooks, crows and more
The difference between rooks and crows was one of the questions to Chris this week.
In search of the goldcrest
On Chris's farm, he takes Matthew in search of one of Britain's smallest birds.
Chris is back in the studio
Chris Skinner is back live in the studio to answer more of your local wildlife questions.
Nocturnal special
A special look at the wildlife on Chris's farm after dark, recorded on Saturday evening.
Rats!
A form of wildlife of which not everyone is fond came up in conversation this week.
Chris Skinner returns
Chris Skinner is back to share more recordings from the farm and take your questions.
Tails of snails
Chris shows Matthew the High Ash Farm tree which attracts snails by the dozen.
Fungi on the farm
Chris and Matthew explore some of the array of fungi which grow on Chris's farm.
Nest boxes, robins and more
Chris is back to deal with more of your questions about local wildlife.
Chris Skinner returns to the studio
Farmer and nature lover Chris Skinner shares wildlife recordings and answers questions.
Summer on High Ash Farm
A look back at some of the features recorded on Chris's farm over the past few months.
With Jo Thewlis and Chris Skinner
Jo Thewlis sits in to put your local wildlife questions to Norfolk farmer Chris Skinner.
A hornets' nest - not stirred up!
Chris shows Matthew a hornets' nest on the farm - from a safe distance, of course!
All on the farm
A special edition recorded entirely on location at Chris Skinner's High Ash Farm.
North Norfolk special
A special episode recorded entirely on location with local naturalist Ben Aldiss.
With Jo Thewlis and Chris Skinner
Jo Thewlis sits in, with Chris Skinner sharing his recordings and answering questions.
Searching for moths
Chris takes Matthew out to look for moths on High Ash Farm.
Buzzards
Chris takes Matthew to see the buzzards on High Ash Farm.
Graham Appleton sits in
Local bird expert and writer Graham Appleton takes your avian questions.
Down on the farm
A selection of items recorded on location at High Ash Farm, in Caistor St Edmund.
Partridge protection
Why Chris is heading off around the country to give a series of talks.
Bids, bees and butterflies
Farmer and nature lover Chris Skinner is back in the studio sharing wildlife knowledge.
House martins
Chris takes Matthew to a local supermarket where house martins are thriving!
A recorded special from down on the farm
Matthew and Chris are down on the farm for an entire episode this week.
Wildflowers
Chris shows Matthew some of the wildflowers starting to appear on High Ash Farm.
Birds and bluebells
Chris Skinner is back in the studio to take more of your countryside questions.
With Graham Appleton
Local ornithologist Graham Appleton sits in for Chris to take your avian questions.
With Chris Skinner and Matthew Gudgin
Matthew and Chris are back with more of your countryside queries.
Bits and pieces from High Ash Farm
Paul Hayes sits in, and takes a look through some of his visits to Chris Skinner's farm.
With Jo Thewlis and Chris Skinner
Jo sits in for Matthew to put your wildlife questions to local farmer Chris.
With Nigel Middleton
Nigel Middleton from the Hawk & Owl Trust sits in for Chris and takes your questions.
After Doris
Chris Skinner talks about clearing up the farm after last month's Storm Doris.
Down on the farm
A special compilation of features recorded on Chris Skinner's farm at Caistor St Edmund.
Fair weather friends
Chris talks about some of the unusual things you might spot in the mild weather.
With Graham Appleton
Bird expert Graham Appleton sits in for Chris to take your questions on all things avian.
Chris Skinner returns
Chris is back in the studio with Matthew, with more sounds of the bird life on his farm.
Winter on High Ash Farm
A compilation of features looking at this winter on Chris Skinner's South Norfolk farm.
With Rupert Masefield and Emily McParland from the RSPB
Paul Hayes sits in, and hears about this year's RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch.
A decent proposal
Chris explains how he almost interrupted a proposal of marriage on the farm!
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!
The last Countryside Hour of 2016
Chris joins us in the studio for the final time this year.
Rabbits
Dr Diana Bell from the UEA in Norwich joins Chris to share her expertise on rabbits.
Bossy blackbirds!
This week's questions included one about a continental blackbird bullying local birds!
With Graham Appleton
Local bird expert Graham Appleton sits in for Chris to take your questions.
The tables turned!
This week, Chris had to try and identify a sound recording sent in by a listener.
More of your countryside questions answered
Chris answers more of your queries about local wildlife in the county.
Chestnuts, wasps and more
More of your questions about local wildlife, and sounds from Chris's farm.
Autumn on High Ash Farm
A special pre-recorded show this week, with previously-unheard items from Chris's farm.
The famous Foxy!
Chris's dog Foxy was a star of the show this week!
A small plant with a big personality
More sounds and stories from Chris's farm, and your questions about local wildlife.
Apples, holly trees and water pipes!
A variety of subjects arising from the countryside and your questions this week.
Features from the farm
This week's show features some previously-unheard items recorded on Chris Skinner's farm.
Stirring up a hornets' nest
Chris brings Matthew the sound of a hornets' nest on High Ash Farm.
Farming and nature
Matthew and Chris are joined by representatives from the Norfolk Wildlife Trust and RSPB.
Under the iron
Peeking under the corrugated iron Chris keeps on the farm, for wildlife to thrive under!
Hornets, red kites, sunflowers and more
Chris Skinner takes your questions on all manner of plants and wildlife.
Chris returns to the studio
After a busy summer's hay-making, Chris Skinner is back with us in the studio.
Ragwort and Himalayan balsam
Chris shows Paul Hayes some plants on the farm which might not be welcome elsewhere.
With Kevin Murphy and Alan Hutchison
Paul Hayes sits in, and speaks to Kevin Murphy and Alan Hutchison.
High Ash highlights while Chris makes hay
As Chris makes hay while the sun shines, some highlights from recent visits to his farm.
Squirrels, mosquitoes and more
It wasn't all bird song with Chris's recordings this week!
With Graham Appleton
Local bird expert Graham Appleton sits in alongside Paul Hayes to take your questions.
Bugloss and caterpillar hunting!
Paul Hayes sits in alongside Chris, and visits the farm.
Spring and early summer on High Ash Farm
A recorded programme this week, with highlights from recent visits to Chris's farm.
In the night meadow
Chris takes Matthew to a part of High Ash Farm not often visited by the programme.
Happy hour
Chris and Matthew discuss house martins and more!
Wildflowers and woodpeckers
Exploring more of the wildlife at Chris Skinner's South Norfolk farm.
Swifts and swallows
Sounds and news of some of the bird life on and around Chris's High Ash Farm.
Robins and moles
Chris discusses some of the more familiar animals you might find on High Ash Farm.
Highlights from High Ash Farm
Best bits and unheard recordings from some of Matthew's recent visits to High Ash Farm.
Swallows and long-tailed tits
More of the bird life from out and about on High Ash Farm.
Welcome to The Countryside Hour
More sounds and stories from High Ash Farm, plus your local wildlife questions for Chris.