The Countryside Hour

After Doris 06.03.2017 48:59 ↓

Chris Skinner talks about clearing up the farm after last month's Storm Doris.

Down on the farm 27.02.2017 46:27 ↓

A special compilation of features recorded on Chris Skinner's farm at Caistor St Edmund.

Fair weather friends 20.02.2017 48:41 ↓

Chris talks about some of the unusual things you might spot in the mild weather.

With Graham Appleton 13.02.2017 44:19 ↓

Bird expert Graham Appleton sits in for Chris to take your questions on all things avian.

Chris Skinner returns 06.02.2017 48:18 ↓

Chris is back in the studio with Matthew, with more sounds of the bird life on his farm.

Winter on High Ash Farm 30.01.2017 48:26 ↓

A compilation of features looking at this winter on Chris Skinner's South Norfolk farm.

With Rupert Masefield and Emily McParland from the RSPB 23.01.2017 48:13 ↓

Paul Hayes sits in, and hears about this year's RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch.

A decent proposal 16.01.2017 49:12 ↓

Chris explains how he almost interrupted a proposal of marriage on the farm!

Rats on the go - does it mean snow? 09.01.2017 48:35 ↓

Chris suggests a bit of countryside lore may indicate that the white stuff is on the way!

The last Countryside Hour of 2016 19.12.2016 49:17 ↓

Chris joins us in the studio for the final time this year.

Rabbits 12.12.2016 48:45 ↓

Dr Diana Bell from the UEA in Norwich joins Chris to share her expertise on rabbits.

Bossy blackbirds! 05.12.2016 48:15 ↓

This week's questions included one about a continental blackbird bullying local birds!

With Graham Appleton 28.11.2016 47:53 ↓

Local bird expert Graham Appleton sits in for Chris to take your questions.

The tables turned! 25.11.2016 47:32 ↓

This week, Chris had to try and identify a sound recording sent in by a listener.

More of your countryside questions answered 18.11.2016 48:46 ↓

Chris answers more of your queries about local wildlife in the county.

Chestnuts, wasps and more 18.11.2016 48:18 ↓

More of your questions about local wildlife, and sounds from Chris's farm.

Autumn on High Ash Farm 31.10.2016 47:50 ↓

A special pre-recorded show this week, with previously-unheard items from Chris's farm.

The famous Foxy! 25.10.2016 49:28 ↓

Chris's dog Foxy was a star of the show this week!

A small plant with a big personality 24.10.2016 48:27 ↓

More sounds and stories from Chris's farm, and your questions about local wildlife.

Apples, holly trees and water pipes! 11.10.2016 48:42 ↓

A variety of subjects arising from the countryside and your questions this week.

Features from the farm 07.10.2016 49:36 ↓

This week's show features some previously-unheard items recorded on Chris Skinner's farm.

Stirring up a hornets' nest 30.09.2016 47:59 ↓

Chris brings Matthew the sound of a hornets' nest on High Ash Farm.

Farming and nature 20.09.2016 49:10 ↓

Matthew and Chris are joined by representatives from the Norfolk Wildlife Trust and RSPB.

Under the iron 14.09.2016 49:07 ↓

Peeking under the corrugated iron Chris keeps on the farm, for wildlife to thrive under!

Hornets, red kites, sunflowers and more 09.09.2016 48:07 ↓

Chris Skinner takes your questions on all manner of plants and wildlife.