Matthew and Chris present the final BBC edition of their countryside programme.
Published on Sunday, 3rd September 2023.
Chris and Matthew explore some of the things growing and grown on the farm this week.
Published on Sunday, 27th August 2023.
A varied mix of items of interest from High Ash Farm this week.
Published on Sunday, 20th August 2023.
Chris and Matthew explore some of the plant life of High Ash Farm this week.
Published on Sunday, 13th August 2023.
Chris explores a variety of the flora and fauna of High Ash Farm this week.
Published on Sunday, 6th August 2023.
Plants, birds and more on the farm and in your questions this week.
Published on Sunday, 30th July 2023.
Not just birds for Matthew and Chris on the farm this week.
Published on Sunday, 23rd July 2023.
Chris takes his recorder out on the farm in the evening this week.
Published on Sunday, 16th July 2023.
Anna sits in for Matthew, as Chris takes a dip into the watery world at High Ash Farm.
Published on Sunday, 9th July 2023.
Anna and Nick sit in for Matthew and Chris this week, to take your wildlife questions.
Published on Sunday, 2nd July 2023.
Chris had some special visitors to the farm this week.
Published on Sunday, 25th June 2023.
A look at orchids on the farm, and how the hot weather has been affecting things.
Published on Sunday, 18th June 2023.
Chris takes questions about goatsuckers, among other things, in this week's episode.
Published on Sunday, 11th June 2023.
Is there a sting in the tail with this week's recordings from the farm?
Published on Sunday, 4th June 2023.
Some early morning exploits from down on the farm this week!
Published on Sunday, 28th May 2023.
Hearing about house martins and sand martins on the farm with Chris this week.
Published on Sunday, 21st May 2023.
The birds and the trees featured in Chris's recordings from the farm this week.
Published on Sunday, 14th May 2023.
Matthew is out and about on the farm with Chris for this week's recordings.
Published on Sunday, 7th May 2023.
Rabbiting on about a certain type of mammal living on the farm!
Published on Sunday, 30th April 2023.
Chris and Matthew are on the farm for the entire programme this week.
Published on Sunday, 23rd April 2023.
A variety of plant and animal life being explored across the farm this week!
Published on Sunday, 16th April 2023.
A variety of bird life is under the spotlight with Chris and Matthew this week.
Published on Sunday, 9th April 2023.
With Chris off this week, there's a trip back in time to spring 2016 on the farm.
Published on Sunday, 2nd April 2023.
Woodpeckers are a theme for Chris's countryside chats this week.
Published on Sunday, 26th March 2023.
Anna sits in for Matthew this week, to put your wildlife questions to Chris Skinner.
Published on Sunday, 19th March 2023.
Chris tackles more of your questions about local wildlife.
Published on Sunday, 12th March 2023.
Chris shows Matthew the view from one of the bird hides on High Ash Farm.
Published on Sunday, 5th March 2023.
A compilation of Chris's walking tour of High Ash Farm, from January and February 2023.
Published on Tuesday, 28th February 2023.
Chris's series of walks around the farm come to an end in this week's episode.
Published on Sunday, 26th February 2023.
Matthew goes out-and-about on the farm with Chris this week, for an after-dark tour!
Published on Sunday, 19th February 2023.
Chris took a trip into Norwich for one of his wildlife recordings this week.
Published on Sunday, 12th February 2023.
Chris takes us for more walks along the paths and trails of High Ash Farm.
Published on Sunday, 5th February 2023.
Chris carries on his walk around the farm, which he began in last week's episode.
Published on Sunday, 29th January 2023.
Chris takes us out and about on a walk this week.
Published on Sunday, 22nd January 2023.
Chris discusses the question of whether or not he is still "really" a farmer.
Published on Sunday, 15th January 2023.
This week, Chris has been spotting some early signs of spring on the farm.
Published on Sunday, 8th January 2023.
Chris takes us through the alphabet in this New Year's Day special.
Published on Sunday, 1st January 2023.
Chris takes us on a tour through the frosts, around the holly, the ivy and the mistletoe.
Published on Sunday, 18th December 2022.
Chris talks about some of the effects of this first cold snap of winter on the farm.
Published on Sunday, 11th December 2022.
Chris takes a look at some of the smaller mammals resident on the farm.
Published on Sunday, 4th December 2022.
Chris expresses his enthusiasm for some local winged mammals.
Published on Sunday, 27th November 2022.
Chris chats about some gulls as if he bought them like a packet of mixed seeds!
Published on Sunday, 20th November 2022.
Wildlife real and imagined on the farm this week, as Chris explores some "fairy rings".
Published on Sunday, 13th November 2022.
A selection of different kinds of things from the farm today!
Published on Sunday, 6th November 2022.
Plant life as well as bird life on the agenda as Chris takes us out and about again.
Published on Sunday, 30th October 2022.
Chris talked about different forms of flying life on the farm this week.
Published on Sunday, 23rd October 2022.
Chris is all abuzz about some of the smaller creatures on the farm.
Published on Sunday, 16th October 2022.
Chris is back with Matthew to answer more of your countryside questions.
Published on Sunday, 9th October 2022.
A trip back in time to autumn on High Ash Farm back in 2019.
Published on Sunday, 2nd October 2022.
Chris gives an interesting insight into the lives of some of the slugs on the farm!
Published on Sunday, 25th September 2022.
Matthew Gudgin is back to put your questions to Chris, and to hear more from the farm.
Published on Tuesday, 20th September 2022.
Kate sits in for Matthew to put your questions to Graham, who's sitting in for Chris.
Published on Sunday, 4th September 2022.
This week, Chris takes a closer look at some of the sparrows on the farm.
Published on Sunday, 28th August 2022.
This week, Chris takes us to some of the damper patches of High Ash Farm!
Published on Sunday, 21st August 2022.
The Norfolk Wildlife Trust's Nick Acheson joins Matthew to take your questions this week.
Published on Sunday, 14th August 2022.
Chris gives us a taste of early morning at High Ash Farm.
Published on Sunday, 7th August 2022.
Chris explains some of the effects the recent spell of very dry weather has been having.
Published on Sunday, 31st July 2022.
An insight into more of the flora and fauna of High Ash Farm at Caistor St Edmund.
Published on Sunday, 24th July 2022.
Chris gives us an insight into the life of another of the animals living on his farm.
Published on Sunday, 17th July 2022.
Kate and Tim sit in for Matthew and Chris this week, to take your local wildlife queries.
Published on Sunday, 10th July 2022.
Anna sits in for Matthew to put your questions to Chris this week.
Published on Sunday, 3rd July 2022.
Chris takes a look at some of the rooks on the farm in this week's recordings.
Published on Sunday, 26th June 2022.
It was another trip through the flora of the farm for Chris this week!
Published on Sunday, 19th June 2022.
Chris doesn't just take your questions today, but squeezes in some extra recordings too.
Published on Tuesday, 14th June 2022.
There was a floral theme to this week's show!
Published on Sunday, 5th June 2022.
Tom Stewart from the BTO at Thetford sits in for Chris to answer your questions.
Published on Sunday, 29th May 2022.
Chris crosses the border into Suffolk for one of his recordings this week.
Published on Sunday, 22nd May 2022.
Local wildlife expert Nick is with Matthew this week to take your queries.
Published on Sunday, 15th May 2022.
Some of the plant life on High Ash Farm was the focus for Chris today.
Published on Sunday, 8th May 2022.
Burrowing for information about some more of the wildlife on High Ash Farm!
Published on Sunday, 1st May 2022.
More of the life and landscape of High Ash Farm, and your wildlife questions answered.
Published on Sunday, 24th April 2022.
The sounds of the birds on Chris's farm as dawn breaks.
Published on Sunday, 17th April 2022.
Chris has some more recordings of his walks out and about on the farm.
Published on Sunday, 10th April 2022.
A stinging report on part of the farm from Chris Skinner this week.
Published on Sunday, 3rd April 2022.
Primroses, woodland, bees, and a taste of the High Ash Farm dawn chorus this week.
Published on Sunday, 27th March 2022.
Anna sits in for Matthew, putting your questions to the BTO's Paul in for Chris.
Published on Sunday, 20th March 2022.
Chris gives an insight into the private lives of the toads on High Ash Farm!
Published on Tuesday, 15th March 2022.
Chris observes the work of a local sheepdog, and also brings in some unusual honey.
Published on Sunday, 6th March 2022.
Published on Sunday, 27th February 2022.
Chris gives an idea of what things were like as Storm Eunice hit High Ash Farm on Friday.
Published on Sunday, 20th February 2022.
Chris highlights one of High Ash Farm's smaller residents this week.
Published on Sunday, 13th February 2022.
Chris takes us down to the lake and into the woodland this week.
Published on Sunday, 6th February 2022.
Hearing about some of the nest boxes on High Ash Farm.
Published on Sunday, 30th January 2022.
Chris takes us out-and-about on the farm at night with his recordings this week.
Published on Sunday, 23rd January 2022.
Chris looks at some of the deer living on High Ash Farm.
Published on Sunday, 16th January 2022.
Chris tells Matthew about some of the harvest mice on the farm this week.
Published on Sunday, 9th January 2022.
Chris discusses some other winged residents of the farm this week.
Published on Sunday, 2nd January 2022.
Chris brings back an old favourite in this Boxing Day special.
Published on Sunday, 26th December 2021.
Chris takes us on some walking trips in the area around the farm.
Published on Sunday, 19th December 2021.
This week, Chris brought in a "show and tell" object from his farm's history.
Published on Sunday, 12th December 2021.
Chris sends some farm recordings, and Paul Stancliffe sits in to answer your questions.
Published on Sunday, 5th December 2021.
Chris talks about finding places to plant oaks on the farm.
Published on Sunday, 28th November 2021.
Chris is by the water again this week - but inland, rather than at the beach!
Published on Sunday, 21st November 2021.
Chris takes a trip out to the coast for this week's programme.
Published on Sunday, 14th November 2021.
Chris goes beneath the surface in this week's podcast.
Published on Sunday, 7th November 2021.
Chris heads away from the farm for one of his location recordings this week.
Published on Sunday, 31st October 2021.
Chris explores some of the High Arm Farm fungi on this week's recordings.
Published on Sunday, 24th October 2021.
Chris looks at some of the winged life on the farm other than birds.
Published on Sunday, 17th October 2021.
Chris joins Matthew in the studio for the first time in over 18 months!
Published on Sunday, 10th October 2021.
A taste of the farm in the dark, and then Graham Appleton sits in to take your questions.
Published on Sunday, 3rd October 2021.
Chris has a chat about the badgers living on High Ash Farm.
Published on Sunday, 26th September 2021.
Kate sits in to put your questions to Chris, and plays his recordings from the farm.
Published on Sunday, 19th September 2021.
Anna sits in to put your questions to Chris, who also shares some recordings on the farm.
Published on Sunday, 12th September 2021.
Chris is back answering your questions, and has some more recordings from on the farm.
Published on Sunday, 5th September 2021.
With Chris busy on the farm, some recordings from this time in previous years.
Published on Sunday, 29th August 2021.
Chris is back with some more recordings from the farm, and answers your questions.
Published on Sunday, 22nd August 2021.
Plus, Graham Appleton sits in for Chris to answer your wildlife questions.
Published on Sunday, 15th August 2021.
Chris explains about gathering in an unusual - but valuable! - harvest.
Published on Sunday, 8th August 2021.
Anna Perrott sits in alongside Chis, who takes us through his farm's history.
Published on Sunday, 1st August 2021.
Chris has several sights to show Matthew on the farm this week.
Published on Sunday, 25th July 2021.
Graham sits in alongside Matthew Gudgin, to take your questions about local bird life.
Published on Sunday, 18th July 2021.
Chris officially opens this year's teasel walk on High Ash Farm.
Published on Sunday, 11th July 2021.
Kate Brewster sits in this week, to put your countryside questions to Chris Skinner.
Published on Sunday, 4th July 2021.
Anna Perrott sits in, and hears Chris explain the secrets of turning green into gold!
Published on Sunday, 27th June 2021.
Chris guides us around some of the wildflowers on the farm at this time of year.
Published on Sunday, 20th June 2021.
Chris dabbles with tales of Egyptian mythology this week!
Published on Sunday, 13th June 2021.
For the first time since last year, Matthew gets to take a trip out to see Chris.
Published on Sunday, 6th June 2021.
Chris takes us to one of his wildflower fields this week.
Published on Sunday, 30th May 2021.
Chris explores the horse chestnuts at High Ash Farm.
Published on Sunday, 23rd May 2021.
Chris has one of his mystery sounds for you this week!
Published on Sunday, 16th May 2021.
Graham sits in alongside Matthew to answer your questions about local bird life.
Published on Sunday, 9th May 2021.
More about the lives of some of the owls living on High Ash Farm.
Published on Sunday, 2nd May 2021.
Chris explores some of the High Ash Farm woodland areas this week.
Published on Sunday, 25th April 2021.
Chris starts off this week's podcast with a walk through some flowers.
Published on Sunday, 18th April 2021.
Chris was very excited to spot his first swallow of the year on the farm this week.
Published on Sunday, 4th April 2021.
Chris Skinner gives us an insight into the March mating madness of the local hares!
Published on Sunday, 28th March 2021.
Chris takes us on a spring tour of the farm, featuring some of his wildlife recordings.
Published on Sunday, 21st March 2021.
Kate puts your questions to Chris, and hears about the High Ash Farm rooks.
Published on Sunday, 14th March 2021.
Chris takes us down to where some barn owls are nesting on High Ash Farm.
Published on Sunday, 7th March 2021.
Chris takes us on a trip down to see the frogs at High Ash Farm.
Published on Sunday, 28th February 2021.
Chris describes the view from inside a High Ash Farm bid hide.
Published on Sunday, 21st February 2021.
Chris shares a recording of a bit of a quest he undertook at the end of last week.
Published on Sunday, 14th February 2021.
Chris chats to Matthew live from the farm as the snow starts to come down.
Published on Sunday, 7th February 2021.
This week, Anna Perrott sits in for Matthew to put your questions to Chris Skinner.
Published on Sunday, 31st January 2021.
Kate Brewster sits in for Matthew to put your questions to Chris this week.
Published on Sunday, 24th January 2021.
Chris discusses a meteorite which fell on the farm.
Published on Sunday, 17th January 2021.
Chris takes us out on a walk on the farm with his dog, Rat!
Published on Sunday, 10th January 2021.
Chris joins Matthew on the phone, and there's a nocturnal recording from the farm.
Published on Sunday, 3rd January 2021.
Chris joins Matthew on the phone to answer your questions about the Norfolk countryside.
Published on Sunday, 27th December 2020.
Chris gives Matthew a trip around the farm.
Published on Sunday, 20th December 2020.
Chris tells Matthew the history of a certain part of the farm.
Published on Sunday, 13th December 2020.
Chris gives Matthew a glimpse into the intimate habits of winter moths!
Published on Sunday, 6th December 2020.
This programme was recorded before the current lockdown measures in England began.
Published on Sunday, 29th November 2020.
Published on Sunday, 22nd November 2020.
Published on Sunday, 15th November 2020.
Published on Sunday, 8th November 2020.
This week, Chris starts off with a look down at the High Ash Farm soil!
Published on Sunday, 1st November 2020.
Chris and Matthew feed some of the birds on one of the High Ash Farm ponds.
Published on Sunday, 25th October 2020.
Chris tells Matthew about some of the wildflowers growing on High Ash Farm.
Published on Sunday, 18th October 2020.
Chris shows Matthew some of the plants on the farm with religious names.
Published on Sunday, 11th October 2020.
Matthew returns to High Ash Farm for the first time since the lockdown began in March.
Published on Sunday, 4th October 2020.
Once again, Chris goes above and beyond in the name of radio!
Published on Sunday, 26th July 2020.
This week's episode is made up of recordings Chris has made on the farm.
Published on Sunday, 19th July 2020.
Chris takes a look at some of the young buzzards on the farm.
Published on Sunday, 12th July 2020.
Chris has brought down one of his farm buildings this week.
Published on Sunday, 5th July 2020.
There has been well and truly more than one swallow on the farm this week!
Published on Sunday, 28th June 2020.
Chris is down by the lake on the farm to start this week's show.
Published on Sunday, 21st June 2020.
One of the farm's nocturnal residents comes under the spotlight this week.
Published on Sunday, 14th June 2020.
Chris takes a look at some swallows feeding on the farm to start this week's show.
Published on Sunday, 7th June 2020.
Chris gives an insight into the lives of the badgers living on his farm.
Published on Sunday, 31st May 2020.
Chris takes a walk down to the water in this week's episode.
Published on Sunday, 24th May 2020.
Chris is up with the larks at High Ash Farm this week.
Published on Sunday, 17th May 2020.
Chris takes a tour of some of the trees on the farm during this week's show.
Published on Sunday, 10th May 2020.
Chris looks at the magpies and some of the other birds living on the farm.
Published on Sunday, 3rd May 2020.
A broadcast among the bluebells on one of Chris's recordings from the farm this week.
Published on Sunday, 26th April 2020.
Chris celebrates some of the smaller creatures on the farm.
Published on Sunday, 19th April 2020.
Chris takes us on a midnight tour of his farm!
Published on Sunday, 12th April 2020.
This week, Chris shares some recordings made on the farm at opposite ends of the day.
Published on Sunday, 5th April 2020.
Matthew and Chris find a way of keeping The Countryside Hour going!
Published on Sunday, 29th March 2020.
A short recording from the farm, and information on what's happening next with the show.
Published on Monday, 23rd March 2020.
Discussion and debate from listeners over a question about an apparently all-white heron.
Published on Monday, 16th March 2020.
This week's episode sees Chris and Matthew entirely on location at Chris's farm.
Published on Monday, 9th March 2020.
Chris discusses some listener questions about the problems faced by barn owls.
Published on Monday, 2nd March 2020.
This week's sound was recorded last year, as it's been too windy to record recently.
Published on Monday, 24th February 2020.
Some recordings made on the farm last week as Chris's cleared up after Storm Ciara.
Published on Monday, 17th February 2020.
How the high winds have left their mark on High Ash Farm.
Published on Monday, 10th February 2020.
Chris returns after a couple of weeks away on the trail of migratory birds.
Published on Monday, 3rd February 2020.
Local ornithologist Graham Appleton sits-in for Chris to take your bird life questions.
Published on Monday, 27th January 2020.
Today's edition of the Countryside Hour was all recorded on Chris's farm.
Published on Monday, 20th January 2020.
More questions from abroad for Chris this week.
Published on Monday, 13th January 2020.
Chris is live in the studio with Matthew for the first Countryside Hour of 2020.
Published on Monday, 6th January 2020.
Paul plays highlights from his trips to Chris's farm in 2019, standing in for Matthew.
Published on Monday, 30th December 2019.
An appropriately festive feel to some of the questions for Chris Skinner this week.
Published on Monday, 23rd December 2019.
Chris talks about the large number of winter moths he's been seeing.
Published on Wednesday, 18th December 2019.
This week, Chris brought examples of some of the farm's oldest plants into the studio.
Published on Monday, 9th December 2019.
Chris discussed owls during this week's programme.
Published on Monday, 2nd December 2019.
Matthew and Chris are entirely on location at Chris's farm for this week's episode.
Published on Monday, 25th November 2019.
Chris picks up on one of last week's listener questions, about a moth.
Published on Monday, 18th November 2019.
Chris and Matt discuss some listener comments and queries on our eight-legged friends.
Published on Monday, 11th November 2019.
An hour recorded entirely on location with Matthew and Chris at Chris's farm.
Published on Monday, 4th November 2019.
Chris talks about how autumn well and truly seems to have arrived at High Ash Farm.
Published on Tuesday, 29th October 2019.
Chris tackles a question arising from his recent discussion of Himalayan balsam.
Published on Monday, 21st October 2019.
A taste of autumn 2013, in a collection of recordings from the farm made that year.
Published on Monday, 14th October 2019.
Angie sits in this week to put your questions about local wildlife to Chris.
Published on Monday, 7th October 2019.
Paul sits in to put your countryside questions to Chris.
Published on Monday, 30th September 2019.
This week's programme sees Matthew and Chris entirely on location at High Ash Farm.
Published on Monday, 23rd September 2019.
There were sound recordings and photos from the listeners for Chris to puzzle over today.
Published on Monday, 16th September 2019.
Chris marked a rather significant birthday yesterday.
Published on Monday, 9th September 2019.
Paul Hayes sits in to put your questions about local wildlife to Chris.
Published on Monday, 2nd September 2019.
Chris talks about some of the technological changes on the farm down the decades.
Published on Monday, 19th August 2019.
Published on Monday, 12th August 2019.
Some summer recordings made by Matthew and Chris on Chris's South Norfolk farm.
Published on Monday, 5th August 2019.
Today's show is made up of features and items recorded on Chris's South Norfolk farm.
Published on Monday, 22nd July 2019.
Chris was asked to identify a sound sent in by a listener this week.
Published on Monday, 15th July 2019.
Paul sits in for Matthew to put your questions about local wildlife to Chris.
Published on Monday, 8th July 2019.
Anna sits in for Matthew, and gets a special mystery tour of Chris's farm!
Published on Monday, 1st July 2019.
Chris and Matthew talk about some of the butterflies in the Norfolk countryside.
Published on Monday, 17th June 2019.
Chris talks about his recent trip to Sicily.
Published on Monday, 10th June 2019.
This week's edition is recorded entirely on Chris's farm at Caistor St Edmund.
Published on Monday, 3rd June 2019.
This week, people took to reporting their late-coming cuckoos.
Published on Monday, 20th May 2019.
Chris is back in the studio after last Monday's break for the bank holiday.
Published on Monday, 13th May 2019.
How the wind put a stop to Chris's open day at the weekend - but it be okay for this one!
Published on Monday, 29th April 2019.
Chris explains some of the bullying tactics occasionally employed by pigeons!
Published on Monday, 15th April 2019.
It's not quite summer yet, but the swallows have started to return to High Ash Farm.
Published on Monday, 8th April 2019.
Nigel Middleton from the Hawk & Owl Trust at Sculthorpe sits in to take your questions.
Published on Monday, 1st April 2019.
Paul Hayes sits in for Matthew and joins Chris on the farm for an all-location show.
Published on Monday, 25th March 2019.
A special this week, with Matthew and Chris exploring wildlife on the farm.
Published on Monday, 18th March 2019.
Chris discusses some of the issues raised by putting up nets to stop birds from nesting.
Published on Monday, 11th March 2019.
Chris tackles more of your questions about local bird life here in the county.
Published on Monday, 4th March 2019.
Why Chris has been casting his line among the ash trees at the farm!
Published on Monday, 25th February 2019.
A collection of features recorded on location at Chris's farm over recent weeks.
Published on Monday, 18th February 2019.
Plus, more of your questions about local bird life.
Published on Monday, 11th February 2019.
Chris shares an unusual recording he made of mute swans on the farm last week.
Published on Monday, 4th February 2019.
Chris has been in Africa following the migration of swallows.
Published on Monday, 28th January 2019.
Unheard features recorded on Chris's farm over the past few weeks.
Published on Monday, 21st January 2019.
Chris Skinner is back in the studio for his first programme of the New Year.
Published on Monday, 7th January 2019.
Listener comments on signs of spring poking through in the comparatively mild winter.
Published on Monday, 17th December 2018.
An on-location special this week, with some items recorded recently on Chris's farm.
Published on Monday, 10th December 2018.
Chris discusses the different species of woodpecker you can hear in the county.
Published on Monday, 3rd December 2018.
A large batch of your countryside questions for Chris this week!
Published on Monday, 26th November 2018.
A special edition made up of items recorded in recent weeks on location at Chris's farm.
Published on Monday, 19th November 2018.
Chris tackles all kinds of questions.
Published on Monday, 12th November 2018.
Chris shows Matthew some of the queen bees down on High Ash Farm.
Published on Monday, 5th November 2018.
A special episode, with a collection of items recorded on Chris's farm in recent weeks.
Published on Monday, 29th October 2018.
Anna Perrott sits in alongside Chris to take a look at the night life on his farm!
Published on Monday, 22nd October 2018.
Chris talks about why hares appear to be dying in such large numbers.
Published on Monday, 15th October 2018.
Chris shows Matthew a flash of colour in the Norfolk countryside, down on his farm.
Published on Monday, 8th October 2018.
The explanation for eerie rings appearing in some of Chris's fields!
Published on Monday, 1st October 2018.
Local bird expert Graham Appleton sits in alongside Matthew to take your questions.
Published on Monday, 24th September 2018.
Chris takes Matthew on the trail of some of the 1000 or so clouded yellows on the farm.
Published on Monday, 17th September 2018.
Chris and Matthew are back on the show at the same time after a few weeks apart!
Published on Monday, 10th September 2018.
Farmer and nature lover Chris Skinner shares wildlife recordings and answers questions.
Published on Monday, 3rd September 2018.
Nigel Middleton sits in for Chris, joining presenter Paul Hayes to take your questions.
Published on Monday, 20th August 2018.
Paul Hayes sits in with local farmer Chris Skinner, who takes your wildlife questions.
Published on Monday, 13th August 2018.
Paul Hayes sits in alongside Chris to put your wildlife questions to him.
Published on Monday, 6th August 2018.
A collection of recent highlights and unheard items recorded with Chris on his farm.
Published on Monday, 30th July 2018.
How Chris and his wildlife are dealing with the warm weather down on the farm.
Published on Monday, 23rd July 2018.
People started telling us how they were helping feed the blackbirds in this hot weather.
Published on Monday, 16th July 2018.
Chris shows Matthew some of the butterfly life to be seen on his farm.
Published on Monday, 9th July 2018.
Both Chris Skinner and Matthew Gudgin are back on Countryside Hour duty!
Published on Monday, 2nd July 2018.
Paul Hayes sits in alongside local farmer and nature lover Chris Skinner.
Published on Monday, 18th June 2018.
Nigel discusses the Norwich Cathedral peregrines, and takes your other bird questions.
Published on Monday, 11th June 2018.
An all-location episode, with some recent features and unheard items from Chris's farm.
Published on Monday, 4th June 2018.
Questions and observations about cuckoos formed part of tonight's programme.
Published on Monday, 21st May 2018.
Peanuts and pollination were just two of the subjects covered by Chris this week.
Published on Monday, 14th May 2018.
How wildlife is coping with the rather wet end to the month!
Published on Monday, 30th April 2018.
Some previously-unheard recordings from recent visits to Chris's farm.
Published on Monday, 23rd April 2018.
Matthew spots his first swallow of the year on a visit to Chris's farm.
Published on Monday, 16th April 2018.
Trees on Chris's farm may have been hit by disease similar to ash dieback.
Published on Monday, 9th April 2018.
Chris takes Matthew on a look around the farm for the first grass snake of the year.
Published on Monday, 19th March 2018.
Chris gives his view on today's news story warning of diseases spread by bird feeders.
Published on Monday, 12th March 2018.
How the local wildlife is coping with this week's cold snap.
Published on Monday, 26th February 2018.
Questions arise over the preferred choice of food for goldfinches!
Published on Monday, 19th February 2018.
A selection of highlights from some of Matthew's recent visits to Chris's farm.
Published on Monday, 12th February 2018.
Published on Monday, 5th February 2018.
Chris posed a mystery sound with any one of three possible correct answers this evening.
Published on Monday, 29th January 2018.
Chris reveals the Norfolk bird he has never been able to catch a glimpse of.
Published on Monday, 15th January 2018.
Chris starts the New Year with a look at mistletoe.
Published on Monday, 8th January 2018.
The difference between rooks and crows was one of the questions to Chris this week.
Published on Monday, 18th December 2017.
On Chris's farm, he takes Matthew in search of one of Britain's smallest birds.
Published on Monday, 4th December 2017.
Chris Skinner is back live in the studio to answer more of your local wildlife questions.
Published on Monday, 27th November 2017.
A special look at the wildlife on Chris's farm after dark, recorded on Saturday evening.
Published on Monday, 13th November 2017.
A form of wildlife of which not everyone is fond came up in conversation this week.
Published on Monday, 6th November 2017.
Chris Skinner is back to share more recordings from the farm and take your questions.
Published on Monday, 30th October 2017.
Chris shows Matthew the High Ash Farm tree which attracts snails by the dozen.
Published on Monday, 9th October 2017.
Chris and Matthew explore some of the array of fungi which grow on Chris's farm.
Published on Monday, 2nd October 2017.
Chris is back to deal with more of your questions about local wildlife.
Published on Monday, 25th September 2017.
Published on Monday, 18th September 2017.
A look back at some of the features recorded on Chris's farm over the past few months.
Published on Monday, 11th September 2017.
Jo Thewlis sits in to put your local wildlife questions to Norfolk farmer Chris Skinner.
Published on Monday, 4th September 2017.
Chris shows Matthew a hornets' nest on the farm - from a safe distance, of course!
Published on Monday, 21st August 2017.
A special edition recorded entirely on location at Chris Skinner's High Ash Farm.
Published on Monday, 14th August 2017.
A special episode recorded entirely on location with local naturalist Ben Aldiss.
Published on Monday, 7th August 2017.
Jo Thewlis sits in, with Chris Skinner sharing his recordings and answering questions.
Published on Wednesday, 26th July 2017.
Chris takes Matthew out to look for moths on High Ash Farm.
Published on Monday, 10th July 2017.
Chris takes Matthew to see the buzzards on High Ash Farm.
Published on Monday, 3rd July 2017.
Local bird expert and writer Graham Appleton takes your avian questions.
Published on Monday, 26th June 2017.
A selection of items recorded on location at High Ash Farm, in Caistor St Edmund.
Published on Monday, 19th June 2017.
Why Chris is heading off around the country to give a series of talks.
Published on Monday, 12th June 2017.
Farmer and nature lover Chris Skinner is back in the studio sharing wildlife knowledge.
Published on Monday, 5th June 2017.
Chris takes Matthew to a local supermarket where house martins are thriving!
Published on Monday, 22nd May 2017.
Matthew and Chris are down on the farm for an entire episode this week.
Chris shows Matthew some of the wildflowers starting to appear on High Ash Farm.
Published on Monday, 8th May 2017.
Chris Skinner is back in the studio to take more of your countryside questions.
Published on Tuesday, 25th April 2017.
Local ornithologist Graham Appleton sits in for Chris to take your avian questions.
Published on Monday, 10th April 2017.
Matthew and Chris are back with more of your countryside queries.
Published on Monday, 3rd April 2017.
Paul Hayes sits in, and takes a look through some of his visits to Chris Skinner's farm.
Published on Monday, 27th March 2017.
Jo sits in for Matthew to put your wildlife questions to local farmer Chris.
Published on Monday, 20th March 2017.
Nigel Middleton from the Hawk & Owl Trust sits in for Chris and takes your questions.
Published on Monday, 13th March 2017.
Chris Skinner talks about clearing up the farm after last month's Storm Doris.
Published on Monday, 6th March 2017.
A special compilation of features recorded on Chris Skinner's farm at Caistor St Edmund.
Published on Monday, 27th February 2017.
Chris talks about some of the unusual things you might spot in the mild weather.
Published on Monday, 20th February 2017.
Bird expert Graham Appleton sits in for Chris to take your questions on all things avian.
Published on Monday, 13th February 2017.
Chris is back in the studio with Matthew, with more sounds of the bird life on his farm.
Published on Monday, 6th February 2017.
A compilation of features looking at this winter on Chris Skinner's South Norfolk farm.
Published on Monday, 30th January 2017.
Paul Hayes sits in, and hears about this year's RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch.
Published on Monday, 23rd January 2017.
Chris explains how he almost interrupted a proposal of marriage on the farm!
Published on Monday, 16th January 2017.
Chris suggests a bit of countryside lore may indicate that the white stuff is on the way!
Published on Monday, 9th January 2017.
Chris joins us in the studio for the final time this year.
Published on Monday, 19th December 2016.
Dr Diana Bell from the UEA in Norwich joins Chris to share her expertise on rabbits.
Published on Monday, 12th December 2016.
This week's questions included one about a continental blackbird bullying local birds!
Published on Monday, 5th December 2016.
Local bird expert Graham Appleton sits in for Chris to take your questions.
Published on Monday, 28th November 2016.
This week, Chris had to try and identify a sound recording sent in by a listener.
Published on Friday, 25th November 2016.
Chris answers more of your queries about local wildlife in the county.
Published on Friday, 18th November 2016.
More of your questions about local wildlife, and sounds from Chris's farm.
A special pre-recorded show this week, with previously-unheard items from Chris's farm.
Published on Monday, 31st October 2016.
Chris's dog Foxy was a star of the show this week!
Published on Tuesday, 25th October 2016.
More sounds and stories from Chris's farm, and your questions about local wildlife.
Published on Monday, 24th October 2016.
A variety of subjects arising from the countryside and your questions this week.
Published on Tuesday, 11th October 2016.
This week's show features some previously-unheard items recorded on Chris Skinner's farm.
Published on Friday, 7th October 2016.
Chris brings Matthew the sound of a hornets' nest on High Ash Farm.
Published on Friday, 30th September 2016.
Matthew and Chris are joined by representatives from the Norfolk Wildlife Trust and RSPB.
Published on Tuesday, 20th September 2016.
Peeking under the corrugated iron Chris keeps on the farm, for wildlife to thrive under!
Published on Wednesday, 14th September 2016.
Chris Skinner takes your questions on all manner of plants and wildlife.
Published on Friday, 9th September 2016.
After a busy summer's hay-making, Chris Skinner is back with us in the studio.
Published on Friday, 2nd September 2016.
Chris shows Paul Hayes some plants on the farm which might not be welcome elsewhere.
Published on Friday, 5th August 2016.
Paul Hayes sits in, and speaks to Kevin Murphy and Alan Hutchison.
Published on Wednesday, 27th July 2016.
As Chris makes hay while the sun shines, some highlights from recent visits to his farm.
Published on Monday, 18th July 2016.
It wasn't all bird song with Chris's recordings this week!
Local bird expert Graham Appleton sits in alongside Paul Hayes to take your questions.
Published on Tuesday, 5th July 2016.
Paul Hayes sits in alongside Chris, and visits the farm.
Published on Wednesday, 29th June 2016.
A recorded programme this week, with highlights from recent visits to Chris's farm.
Published on Monday, 20th June 2016.
Chris takes Matthew to a part of High Ash Farm not often visited by the programme.
Published on Friday, 17th June 2016.
Chris and Matthew discuss house martins and more!
Published on Friday, 10th June 2016.
Exploring more of the wildlife at Chris Skinner's South Norfolk farm.
Published on Sunday, 29th May 2016.
Sounds and news of some of the bird life on and around Chris's High Ash Farm.
Published on Tuesday, 17th May 2016.
Chris discusses some of the more familiar animals you might find on High Ash Farm.
Published on Tuesday, 26th April 2016.
Best bits and unheard recordings from some of Matthew's recent visits to High Ash Farm.
Published on Tuesday, 19th April 2016.
More of the bird life from out and about on High Ash Farm.
Published on Friday, 15th April 2016.
More sounds and stories from High Ash Farm, plus your local wildlife questions for Chris.
Published on Tuesday, 26th January 2016.
