The Countryside Hour Podcast
Farmer and nature lover Chris Skinner shares wildlife recordings and answers questions.
Episodes to download
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An informal cuckoo headcount!
Mon 20 May 2019
This week, people took to reporting their late-coming cuckoos.
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Back in the studio
Mon 13 May 2019
Chris is back in the studio after last Monday's break for the bank holiday.
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The wind in the bluebells
Mon 29 Apr 2019
How the wind put a stop to Chris's open day at the weekend - but it be okay for this one!
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GBH in the bird world
Mon 15 Apr 2019
Chris explains some of the bullying tactics occasionally employed by pigeons!
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Swallows
Mon 8 Apr 2019
It's not quite summer yet, but the swallows have started to return to High Ash Farm.
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With Nigel Middleton
Mon 1 Apr 2019
Nigel Middleton from the Hawk & Owl Trust at Sculthorpe sits in to take your questions.
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With Chris Skinner and Paul Hayes
Mon 25 Mar 2019
Paul Hayes sits in for Matthew and joins Chris on the farm for an all-location show.
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A compilation of recent recordings from Chris's farm
Mon 18 Mar 2019
A special this week, with Matthew and Chris exploring wildlife on the farm.
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Netting
Mon 11 Mar 2019
Chris discusses some of the issues raised by putting up nets to stop birds from nesting.
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Rooks, blackbirds and many more
Mon 4 Mar 2019
Chris tackles more of your questions about local bird life here in the county.
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Winter on High Ash Farm
Mon 18 Feb 2019
A collection of features recorded on location at Chris's farm over recent weeks.
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An unusual sound from a mute bird
Mon 4 Feb 2019
Chris shares an unusual recording he made of mute swans on the farm last week.
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An all-location special
Mon 21 Jan 2019
Unheard features recorded on Chris's farm over the past few weeks.
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The first Countryside Hour of 2019
Mon 7 Jan 2019
Chris Skinner is back in the studio for his first programme of the New Year.
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Surprising signs of spring
Mon 17 Dec 2018
Listener comments on signs of spring poking through in the comparatively mild winter.
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December down on the farm
Mon 10 Dec 2018
An on-location special this week, with some items recorded recently on Chris's farm.
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Woodpeckers
Mon 3 Dec 2018
Chris discusses the different species of woodpecker you can hear in the county.
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Answering questions on foxes, garden birds and more
Mon 26 Nov 2018
A large batch of your countryside questions for Chris this week!
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Autumn on High Ash Farm
Mon 19 Nov 2018
A special edition made up of items recorded in recent weeks on location at Chris's farm.
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Autumn special
Mon 29 Oct 2018
A special episode, with a collection of items recorded on Chris's farm in recent weeks.
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Nocturnal special
Mon 22 Oct 2018
Anna Perrott sits in alongside Chris to take a look at the night life on his farm!
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Ivy
Mon 8 Oct 2018
Chris shows Matthew a flash of colour in the Norfolk countryside, down on his farm.
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With Graham Appleton
Mon 24 Sep 2018
Local bird expert Graham Appleton sits in alongside Matthew to take your questions.
