The Countryside Hour

BBC Radio Norfolk

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

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341 episodes
Updated Sep 3, 2023

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Jul 10, 2022 · 29 min
Countryside Extra: Kate Brewster and Tim Acheson sit in
Kate and Tim sit in for Matthew and Chris this week, to take your local wildlife queries.
Jul 3, 2022 · 46 min
Countryside Extra: Anna Perrott sits in
Anna sits in for Matthew to put your questions to Chris this week.
Jun 26, 2022 · 47 min
Countryside Extra: Looks at rooks!
Chris takes a look at some of the rooks on the farm in this week's recordings.
Jun 19, 2022 · 50 min
Countryside Extra: Clover and orchids
It was another trip through the flora of the farm for Chris this week!
Jun 14, 2022 · 54 min
Countryside Extra: Some Bonus Visits to the Farm!
Chris doesn't just take your questions today, but squeezes in some extra recordings too.
Jun 5, 2022 · 49 min
Countryside Extra: Foxgloves and wildflowers
There was a floral theme to this week's show!
May 29, 2022 · 40 min
Countryside Extra: Tom Stewart sits in
Tom Stewart from the BTO at Thetford sits in for Chris to answer your questions.
May 22, 2022 · 47 min
Countryside Extra: Straying into Suffolk!
Chris crosses the border into Suffolk for one of his recordings this week.
May 15, 2022 · 30 min
Countryside Extra: Nick Acheson sits in to answer your questions
Local wildlife expert Nick is with Matthew this week to take your queries.
May 8, 2022 · 46 min
Countryside Extra: Wild flowers and hedges
Some of the plant life on High Ash Farm was the focus for Chris today.
May 1, 2022 · 45 min
Countryside Extra: Rabbits!
Burrowing for information about some more of the wildlife on High Ash Farm!
Apr 24, 2022 · 45 min
Countryside Extra: Buzzards and Streams
More of the life and landscape of High Ash Farm, and your wildlife questions answered.
Apr 17, 2022 · 40 min
Countryside Extra: Dawn Chorus Safari
The sounds of the birds on Chris's farm as dawn breaks.
Apr 10, 2022 · 49 min
Countryside Extra: Chiffchaffs and Little Owls
Chris has some more recordings of his walks out and about on the farm.
Apr 3, 2022 · 45 min
Countryside Extra: Nettles and Carrion Crows!
A stinging report on part of the farm from Chris Skinner this week.
Mar 27, 2022 · 51 min
Countryside Extra: A taste of the High Ash dawn chorus
Primroses, woodland, bees, and a taste of the High Ash Farm dawn chorus this week.
Mar 20, 2022 · 24 min
Countryside Extra: With Anna Perrott and Paul Stancliffe
Anna sits in for Matthew, putting your questions to the BTO's Paul in for Chris.
Mar 15, 2022 · 46 min
Countryside Extra: Toads Doing What Toads Do
Chris gives an insight into the private lives of the toads on High Ash Farm!
Mar 6, 2022 · 45 min
Countryside Extra: One Man and Somebody Else's Dog!
Chris observes the work of a local sheepdog, and also brings in some unusual honey.
Feb 27, 2022 · 45 min
Countryside Extra: Anna Perrott sits in for Matthew
Anna sits in for Matthew to put your questions to Chris this week.