The Countryside Hour

Countryside Extra: The First Swallow of Spring 04.04.2021 40:12 ↓

Chris was very excited to spot his first swallow of the year on the farm this week.

Countryside Extra: March Hares 28.03.2021 37:15 ↓

Chris Skinner gives us an insight into the March mating madness of the local hares!

Countryside Extra: A Spring Tour of High Ash Farm 21.03.2021 27:06 ↓

Chris takes us on a spring tour of the farm, featuring some of his wildlife recordings.

Countryside Extra: Kate Brewster sits in 14.03.2021 32:40 ↓

Kate puts your questions to Chris, and hears about the High Ash Farm rooks.

Countryside Extra: Owls Among the Oaks 07.03.2021 35:57 ↓

Chris takes us down to where some barn owls are nesting on High Ash Farm.

Countryside Extra: A Frog Chorus! 28.02.2021 36:18 ↓

Chris takes us on a trip down to see the frogs at High Ash Farm.

Countryside Extra: Into the Bird Hide 21.02.2021 37:45 ↓

Chris describes the view from inside a High Ash Farm bid hide.

Countryside Extra: Chris on a Quest! 14.02.2021 32:34 ↓

Chris shares a recording of a bit of a quest he undertook at the end of last week.

Countryside Extra: Skinner in the Snow 07.02.2021 37:34 ↓

Chris chats to Matthew live from the farm as the snow starts to come down.

Countryside Extra: Anna Perrott sits in 31.01.2021 29:01 ↓

This week, Anna Perrott sits in for Matthew to put your questions to Chris Skinner.

Countryside Extra: Kate Brewster sits in 24.01.2021 27:13 ↓

Kate Brewster sits in for Matthew to put your questions to Chris this week.

Countryside Extra: A Bit of a Heavenly Body! 17.01.2021 30:02 ↓

Chris discusses a meteorite which fell on the farm.

Countryside Extra: Walking Rat! 10.01.2021 29:18 ↓

Chris takes us out on a walk on the farm with his dog, Rat!

Countryside Extra: More Questions for Chris 03.01.2021 32:29 ↓

Chris joins Matthew on the phone, and there's a nocturnal recording from the farm.

Countryside Extra: Your Questions For Chris 27.12.2020 28:41 ↓

Chris joins Matthew on the phone to answer your questions about the Norfolk countryside.

Countryside Extra: Skinner Safari! 20.12.2020 14:09 ↓

Chris gives Matthew a trip around the farm.

Countryside Extra: The Lettuce Field 13.12.2020 11:23 ↓

Chris tells Matthew the history of a certain part of the farm.

Countryside Extra: Moth Mating 06.12.2020 12:52 ↓

Chris gives Matthew a glimpse into the intimate habits of winter moths!

Countryside Extra: Butterflies By Night 29.11.2020 13:05 ↓

This programme was recorded before the current lockdown measures in England began.

Countryside Extra: Fairies of the Woods 22.11.2020 9:44 ↓

This programme was recorded before the current lockdown measures in England began.

Countryside Extra: Dusk Down on the Farm 15.11.2020 15:31 ↓

This programme was recorded before the current lockdown measures in England began.

Countryside Extra: Autumn Colours 08.11.2020 22:13 ↓

This programme was recorded before the current lockdown measures in England began.

Countryside Extra: Down to Earth 01.11.2020 12:12 ↓

This week, Chris starts off with a look down at the High Ash Farm soil!

Countryside Extra: Pond Life! 25.10.2020 11:05 ↓

Chris and Matthew feed some of the birds on one of the High Ash Farm ponds.

Countryside Extra: Where the Wild Flowers Grow 18.10.2020 11:05 ↓

Chris tells Matthew about some of the wildflowers growing on High Ash Farm.