Matthew and Chris present the final BBC edition of their countryside programme.

Chris and Matthew explore some of the things growing and grown on the farm this week.

A varied mix of items of interest from High Ash Farm this week.

Chris and Matthew explore some of the plant life of High Ash Farm this week.

Chris explores a variety of the flora and fauna of High Ash Farm this week.

Plants, birds and more on the farm and in your questions this week.

Not just birds for Matthew and Chris on the farm this week.

Chris takes his recorder out on the farm in the evening this week.

Anna sits in for Matthew, as Chris takes a dip into the watery world at High Ash Farm.

Anna and Nick sit in for Matthew and Chris this week, to take your wildlife questions.

Chris had some special visitors to the farm this week.

A look at orchids on the farm, and how the hot weather has been affecting things.

Chris takes questions about goatsuckers, among other things, in this week's episode.

Is there a sting in the tail with this week's recordings from the farm?

Some early morning exploits from down on the farm this week!

Hearing about house martins and sand martins on the farm with Chris this week.

The birds and the trees featured in Chris's recordings from the farm this week.

Matthew is out and about on the farm with Chris for this week's recordings.

Rabbiting on about a certain type of mammal living on the farm!

Chris and Matthew are on the farm for the entire programme this week.

A variety of plant and animal life being explored across the farm this week!

A variety of bird life is under the spotlight with Chris and Matthew this week.

With Chris off this week, there's a trip back in time to spring 2016 on the farm.

Woodpeckers are a theme for Chris's countryside chats this week.

Anna sits in for Matthew this week, to put your wildlife questions to Chris Skinner.

Chris tackles more of your questions about local wildlife.

Chris shows Matthew the view from one of the bird hides on High Ash Farm.

A compilation of Chris's walking tour of High Ash Farm, from January and February 2023.

Chris's series of walks around the farm come to an end in this week's episode.

Matthew goes out-and-about on the farm with Chris this week, for an after-dark tour!

Chris took a trip into Norwich for one of his wildlife recordings this week.

Chris takes us for more walks along the paths and trails of High Ash Farm.

Chris carries on his walk around the farm, which he began in last week's episode.

Chris takes us out and about on a walk this week.

Chris discusses the question of whether or not he is still "really" a farmer.

This week, Chris has been spotting some early signs of spring on the farm.

Chris takes us through the alphabet in this New Year's Day special.

Chris takes us on a tour through the frosts, around the holly, the ivy and the mistletoe.

Chris talks about some of the effects of this first cold snap of winter on the farm.

Chris takes a look at some of the smaller mammals resident on the farm.

Chris expresses his enthusiasm for some local winged mammals.

Chris chats about some gulls as if he bought them like a packet of mixed seeds!

Wildlife real and imagined on the farm this week, as Chris explores some "fairy rings".

A selection of different kinds of things from the farm today!

Plant life as well as bird life on the agenda as Chris takes us out and about again.

Chris talked about different forms of flying life on the farm this week.

Chris is all abuzz about some of the smaller creatures on the farm.

Chris is back with Matthew to answer more of your countryside questions.

A trip back in time to autumn on High Ash Farm back in 2019.

Chris gives an interesting insight into the lives of some of the slugs on the farm!

Matthew Gudgin is back to put your questions to Chris, and to hear more from the farm.

Anna sits in for Matthew this week, to put your wildlife questions to Chris Skinner.

Kate sits in for Matthew to put your questions to Graham, who's sitting in for Chris.

This week, Chris takes a closer look at some of the sparrows on the farm.

This week, Chris takes us to some of the damper patches of High Ash Farm!

The Norfolk Wildlife Trust's Nick Acheson joins Matthew to take your questions this week.

Chris gives us a taste of early morning at High Ash Farm.

Chris explains some of the effects the recent spell of very dry weather has been having.

An insight into more of the flora and fauna of High Ash Farm at Caistor St Edmund.

Chris gives us an insight into the life of another of the animals living on his farm.

Kate and Tim sit in for Matthew and Chris this week, to take your local wildlife queries.

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

Chris takes a look at some of the rooks on the farm in this week's recordings.

It was another trip through the flora of the farm for Chris this week!

Chris doesn't just take your questions today, but squeezes in some extra recordings too.

There was a floral theme to this week's show!

Tom Stewart from the BTO at Thetford sits in for Chris to answer your questions.

Chris crosses the border into Suffolk for one of his recordings this week.

Local wildlife expert Nick is with Matthew this week to take your queries.

Some of the plant life on High Ash Farm was the focus for Chris today.

Burrowing for information about some more of the wildlife on High Ash Farm!

More of the life and landscape of High Ash Farm, and your wildlife questions answered.

The sounds of the birds on Chris's farm as dawn breaks.

Chris has some more recordings of his walks out and about on the farm.

A stinging report on part of the farm from Chris Skinner this week.

Primroses, woodland, bees, and a taste of the High Ash Farm dawn chorus this week.

Anna sits in for Matthew, putting your questions to the BTO's Paul in for Chris.

Chris gives an insight into the private lives of the toads on High Ash Farm!

Chris observes the work of a local sheepdog, and also brings in some unusual honey.

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

Chris gives an idea of what things were like as Storm Eunice hit High Ash Farm on Friday.

Chris highlights one of High Ash Farm's smaller residents this week.

Chris takes us down to the lake and into the woodland this week.

Hearing about some of the nest boxes on High Ash Farm.

Chris takes us out-and-about on the farm at night with his recordings this week.

Chris looks at some of the deer living on High Ash Farm.

Chris tells Matthew about some of the harvest mice on the farm this week.

Chris discusses some other winged residents of the farm this week.

Chris brings back an old favourite in this Boxing Day special.

Chris takes us on some walking trips in the area around the farm.

This week, Chris brought in a "show and tell" object from his farm's history.

Chris sends some farm recordings, and Paul Stancliffe sits in to answer your questions.

Chris talks about finding places to plant oaks on the farm.

Chris is by the water again this week - but inland, rather than at the beach!

Chris takes a trip out to the coast for this week's programme.

Chris goes beneath the surface in this week's podcast.

Chris heads away from the farm for one of his location recordings this week.

Chris explores some of the High Arm Farm fungi on this week's recordings.

Chris looks at some of the winged life on the farm other than birds.

Chris joins Matthew in the studio for the first time in over 18 months!

A taste of the farm in the dark, and then Graham Appleton sits in to take your questions.

Chris has a chat about the badgers living on High Ash Farm.

Kate sits in to put your questions to Chris, and plays his recordings from the farm.

Anna sits in to put your questions to Chris, who also shares some recordings on the farm.

Chris is back answering your questions, and has some more recordings from on the farm.

With Chris busy on the farm, some recordings from this time in previous years.

Chris is back with some more recordings from the farm, and answers your questions.

Plus, Graham Appleton sits in for Chris to answer your wildlife questions.

Chris explains about gathering in an unusual - but valuable! - harvest.

Anna Perrott sits in alongside Chis, who takes us through his farm's history.

Chris has several sights to show Matthew on the farm this week.

Graham sits in alongside Matthew Gudgin, to take your questions about local bird life.

Chris officially opens this year's teasel walk on High Ash Farm.

Kate Brewster sits in this week, to put your countryside questions to Chris Skinner.

Anna Perrott sits in, and hears Chris explain the secrets of turning green into gold!

Chris guides us around some of the wildflowers on the farm at this time of year.

Chris dabbles with tales of Egyptian mythology this week!

For the first time since last year, Matthew gets to take a trip out to see Chris.

Chris takes us to one of his wildflower fields this week.

Chris explores the horse chestnuts at High Ash Farm.

Chris has one of his mystery sounds for you this week!

Graham sits in alongside Matthew to answer your questions about local bird life.

More about the lives of some of the owls living on High Ash Farm.

Chris explores some of the High Ash Farm woodland areas this week.

Chris starts off this week's podcast with a walk through some flowers.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chris discusses a meteorite which fell on the farm.

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

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

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

Chris gives Matthew a trip around the farm.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chris shows Matthew some of the plants on the farm with religious names.

Matthew returns to High Ash Farm for the first time since the lockdown began in March.

Once again, Chris goes above and beyond in the name of radio!

This week's episode is made up of recordings Chris has made on the farm.

Chris takes a look at some of the young buzzards on the farm.

Chris has brought down one of his farm buildings this week.

There has been well and truly more than one swallow on the farm this week!

Chris is down by the lake on the farm to start this week's show.

One of the farm's nocturnal residents comes under the spotlight this week.

Chris takes a look at some swallows feeding on the farm to start this week's show.

Chris gives an insight into the lives of the badgers living on his farm.

Chris takes a walk down to the water in this week's episode.

Chris is up with the larks at High Ash Farm this week.

Chris takes a tour of some of the trees on the farm during this week's show.

Chris looks at the magpies and some of the other birds living on the farm.

A broadcast among the bluebells on one of Chris's recordings from the farm this week.

Chris celebrates some of the smaller creatures on the farm.

Chris takes us on a midnight tour of his farm!

This week, Chris shares some recordings made on the farm at opposite ends of the day.

Matthew and Chris find a way of keeping The Countryside Hour going!

A short recording from the farm, and information on what's happening next with the show.

Discussion and debate from listeners over a question about an apparently all-white heron.

This week's episode sees Chris and Matthew entirely on location at Chris's farm.

Chris discusses some listener questions about the problems faced by barn owls.

This week's sound was recorded last year, as it's been too windy to record recently.

Some recordings made on the farm last week as Chris's cleared up after Storm Ciara.

How the high winds have left their mark on High Ash Farm.

Chris returns after a couple of weeks away on the trail of migratory birds.

Local ornithologist Graham Appleton sits-in for Chris to take your bird life questions.

Today's edition of the Countryside Hour was all recorded on Chris's farm.

More questions from abroad for Chris this week.

Chris is live in the studio with Matthew for the first Countryside Hour of 2020.

Paul plays highlights from his trips to Chris's farm in 2019, standing in for Matthew.

An appropriately festive feel to some of the questions for Chris Skinner this week.

Chris talks about the large number of winter moths he's been seeing.

This week, Chris brought examples of some of the farm's oldest plants into the studio.

Chris discussed owls during this week's programme.

Matthew and Chris are entirely on location at Chris's farm for this week's episode.

Chris picks up on one of last week's listener questions, about a moth.

Chris and Matt discuss some listener comments and queries on our eight-legged friends.

An hour recorded entirely on location with Matthew and Chris at Chris's farm.

Chris talks about how autumn well and truly seems to have arrived at High Ash Farm.

Chris tackles a question arising from his recent discussion of Himalayan balsam.

A taste of autumn 2013, in a collection of recordings from the farm made that year.

Angie sits in this week to put your questions about local wildlife to Chris.

Paul sits in to put your countryside questions to Chris.

This week's programme sees Matthew and Chris entirely on location at High Ash Farm.

There were sound recordings and photos from the listeners for Chris to puzzle over today.

Chris marked a rather significant birthday yesterday.

Paul Hayes sits in to put your questions about local wildlife to Chris.

Chris talks about some of the technological changes on the farm down the decades.

Chris tackles more of your questions about local wildlife.

Some summer recordings made by Matthew and Chris on Chris's South Norfolk farm.

Today's show is made up of features and items recorded on Chris's South Norfolk farm.

Chris was asked to identify a sound sent in by a listener this week.

Paul sits in for Matthew to put your questions about local wildlife to Chris.

Anna sits in for Matthew, and gets a special mystery tour of Chris's farm!

Chris and Matthew talk about some of the butterflies in the Norfolk countryside.

Chris talks about his recent trip to Sicily.

This week's edition is recorded entirely on Chris's farm at Caistor St Edmund.

This week, people took to reporting their late-coming cuckoos.

Chris is back in the studio after last Monday's break for the bank holiday.

How the wind put a stop to Chris's open day at the weekend - but it be okay for this one!

Chris explains some of the bullying tactics occasionally employed by pigeons!

It's not quite summer yet, but the swallows have started to return to High Ash Farm.

Nigel Middleton from the Hawk & Owl Trust at Sculthorpe sits in to take your questions.

Paul Hayes sits in for Matthew and joins Chris on the farm for an all-location show.

A special this week, with Matthew and Chris exploring wildlife on the farm.

Chris discusses some of the issues raised by putting up nets to stop birds from nesting.

Chris tackles more of your questions about local bird life here in the county.

Why Chris has been casting his line among the ash trees at the farm!

A collection of features recorded on location at Chris's farm over recent weeks.

Plus, more of your questions about local bird life.

Chris shares an unusual recording he made of mute swans on the farm last week.

Chris has been in Africa following the migration of swallows.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chris tackles all kinds of questions.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Both Chris Skinner and Matthew Gudgin are back on Countryside Hour duty!

Paul Hayes sits in alongside local farmer and nature lover Chris Skinner.

Nigel discusses the Norwich Cathedral peregrines, and takes your other bird questions.

An all-location episode, with some recent features and unheard items from Chris's farm.

Questions and observations about cuckoos formed part of tonight's programme.

Peanuts and pollination were just two of the subjects covered by Chris this week.

How wildlife is coping with the rather wet end to the month!

Some previously-unheard recordings from recent visits to Chris's farm.

Matthew spots his first swallow of the year on a visit to Chris's farm.

Trees on Chris's farm may have been hit by disease similar to ash dieback.

Chris takes Matthew on a look around the farm for the first grass snake of the year.

Chris gives his view on today's news story warning of diseases spread by bird feeders.

How the local wildlife is coping with this week's cold snap.

Questions arise over the preferred choice of food for goldfinches!

A selection of highlights from some of Matthew's recent visits to Chris's farm.

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

Chris posed a mystery sound with any one of three possible correct answers this evening.

Chris reveals the Norfolk bird he has never been able to catch a glimpse of.

Chris starts the New Year with a look at mistletoe.

The difference between rooks and crows was one of the questions to Chris this week.

On Chris's farm, he takes Matthew in search of one of Britain's smallest birds.

Chris Skinner is back live in the studio to answer more of your local wildlife questions.

A special look at the wildlife on Chris's farm after dark, recorded on Saturday evening.

A form of wildlife of which not everyone is fond came up in conversation this week.

Chris Skinner is back to share more recordings from the farm and take your questions.

Chris shows Matthew the High Ash Farm tree which attracts snails by the dozen.

Chris and Matthew explore some of the array of fungi which grow on Chris's farm.

Chris is back to deal with more of your questions about local wildlife.

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

A look back at some of the features recorded on Chris's farm over the past few months.

Jo Thewlis sits in to put your local wildlife questions to Norfolk farmer Chris Skinner.

Chris shows Matthew a hornets' nest on the farm - from a safe distance, of course!

A special edition recorded entirely on location at Chris Skinner's High Ash Farm.

A special episode recorded entirely on location with local naturalist Ben Aldiss.

Jo Thewlis sits in, with Chris Skinner sharing his recordings and answering questions.

Chris takes Matthew out to look for moths on High Ash Farm.

Chris takes Matthew to see the buzzards on High Ash Farm.

Local bird expert and writer Graham Appleton takes your avian questions.

A selection of items recorded on location at High Ash Farm, in Caistor St Edmund.

Why Chris is heading off around the country to give a series of talks.

Farmer and nature lover Chris Skinner is back in the studio sharing wildlife knowledge.

Matthew and Chris are down on the farm for an entire episode this week.

Chris takes Matthew to a local supermarket where house martins are thriving!

Chris shows Matthew some of the wildflowers starting to appear on High Ash Farm.

Chris Skinner is back in the studio to take more of your countryside questions.

Local ornithologist Graham Appleton sits in for Chris to take your avian questions.

Matthew and Chris are back with more of your countryside queries.

Paul Hayes sits in, and takes a look through some of his visits to Chris Skinner's farm.

Jo sits in for Matthew to put your wildlife questions to local farmer Chris.

Nigel Middleton from the Hawk & Owl Trust sits in for Chris and takes your questions.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

After a busy summer's hay-making, Chris Skinner is back with us in the studio.

Chris shows Paul Hayes some plants on the farm which might not be welcome elsewhere.

Paul Hayes sits in, and speaks to Kevin Murphy and Alan Hutchison.

As Chris makes hay while the sun shines, some highlights from recent visits to his farm.

It wasn't all bird song with Chris's recordings this week!

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

Paul Hayes sits in alongside Chris, and visits the farm.

A recorded programme this week, with highlights from recent visits to Chris's farm.

Chris takes Matthew to a part of High Ash Farm not often visited by the programme.

Chris and Matthew discuss house martins and more!

Exploring more of the wildlife at Chris Skinner's South Norfolk farm.

Sounds and news of some of the bird life on and around Chris's High Ash Farm.

Chris discusses some of the more familiar animals you might find on High Ash Farm.

Best bits and unheard recordings from some of Matthew's recent visits to High Ash Farm.

More of the bird life from out and about on High Ash Farm.

More sounds and stories from High Ash Farm, plus your local wildlife questions for Chris.