The Countryside Hour

An all-location special 21.01.2019 48:52 ↓

Unheard features recorded on Chris's farm over the past few weeks.

The first Countryside Hour of 2019 07.01.2019 48:36 ↓

Chris Skinner is back in the studio for his first programme of the New Year.

Surprising signs of spring 17.12.2018 48:40 ↓

Listener comments on signs of spring poking through in the comparatively mild winter.

December down on the farm 10.12.2018 47:57 ↓

An on-location special this week, with some items recorded recently on Chris's farm.

Woodpeckers 03.12.2018 49:09 ↓

Chris discusses the different species of woodpecker you can hear in the county.

Answering questions on foxes, garden birds and more 26.11.2018 48:15 ↓

A large batch of your countryside questions for Chris this week!

Autumn on High Ash Farm 19.11.2018 48:24 ↓

A special edition made up of items recorded in recent weeks on location at Chris's farm.

Owls, apples and more 12.11.2018 47:22 ↓

Chris tackles all kinds of questions.

Bees 05.11.2018 48:26 ↓

Chris shows Matthew some of the queen bees down on High Ash Farm.

Autumn special 29.10.2018 48:20 ↓

A special episode, with a collection of items recorded on Chris's farm in recent weeks.

Nocturnal special 22.10.2018 48:01 ↓

Anna Perrott sits in alongside Chris to take a look at the night life on his farm!

Hare deaths 15.10.2018 48:03 ↓

Chris talks about why hares appear to be dying in such large numbers.

Ivy 08.10.2018 48:02 ↓

Chris shows Matthew a flash of colour in the Norfolk countryside, down on his farm.

Fairy rings 01.10.2018 48:22 ↓

The explanation for eerie rings appearing in some of Chris's fields!

With Graham Appleton 24.09.2018 44:03 ↓

Local bird expert Graham Appleton sits in alongside Matthew to take your questions.

Butterfly spotting 17.09.2018 48:44 ↓

Chris takes Matthew on the trail of some of the 1000 or so clouded yellows on the farm.

Chris and Matthew back together! 10.09.2018 48:35 ↓

Chris and Matthew are back on the show at the same time after a few weeks apart!

With Chris Skinner and Paul Hayes 03.09.2018 47:30 ↓

Farmer and nature lover Chris Skinner shares wildlife recordings and answers questions.

With Nigel Middleton from the Hawk and Owl Trust 20.08.2018 43:14 ↓

Nigel Middleton sits in for Chris, joining presenter Paul Hayes to take your questions.

With Chris Skinner and Paul Hayes 13.08.2018 1:05:58 ↓

Paul Hayes sits in with local farmer Chris Skinner, who takes your wildlife questions.

With Chris Skinner and Paul Hayes 06.08.2018 1:02:20 ↓

Paul Hayes sits in alongside Chris to put your wildlife questions to him.

Summer on High Ash Farm 30.07.2018 49:17 ↓

A collection of recent highlights and unheard items recorded with Chris on his farm.

Sizzling summer 23.07.2018 48:23 ↓

How Chris and his wildlife are dealing with the warm weather down on the farm.

The best thing for blackbirds 16.07.2018 49:00 ↓

People started telling us how they were helping feed the blackbirds in this hot weather.

Butterflies 09.07.2018 45:44 ↓

Chris shows Matthew some of the butterfly life to be seen on his farm.