Chris Skinner's Countryside Podcasts
Nature, Wildlife and Countryside Living with Chris Skinner from High Ash Farm
Chris Skinner, a Norfolk farmer, takes a unique approach to farming, prioritizing biodiversity and wildlife conservation in every practice.
Tune in every Sunday morning as Chris, alongside broadcaster Matthew Gudgin, explores topics on nature, wildlife, and rural life.
Join them for strolls through High Ash Farm and beyond, spotting wildlife and addressing your queries about the natural world.
Email questions for Chris to answer to [email protected]
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 44 minutes
- Episodes
- 102
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Episode 2.16 - Kisses of Mistletoe, Blossoms of Crab Apple
Join Chris Skinner and Matthew Gudgin on a rain-soaked adventure at High Ash Farm, where the long-awaited spring showers bring life to the Norfolk countryside. Under dripping umbrellas,…
Episode 2.15 - Wings of Summer The Swallow’s Return
In Episode 2.15 of The Countryside Podcast with Chris Skinner, we’re back at High Ash Farm, where the first swallows of the season have arrived, heralding the promise of summer with the…
Episode 2.14 - Windflowers, Wings, and Wily Ash
April unfurls its wonders at High Ash Farm as Chris Skinner guides us through a sun-dappled tapestry of nature’s finest. From the slither of a grass snake basking in the warmth to the a…
Episode 2.13 - Stoats, Sloes, Snipe and Spawn
In "Episode 2.13 - Stoats, Sloes, Snipe and Spawn," Chris Skinner ushers us into a misty late March morning at High Ash Farm near Norwich. A trail cam unveils the stealthy common snipe,…
Episode 2.12 - Deer Dances and Ant Armies
Join farmer Chris Skinner for another enchanting journey through the wilds of High Ash Farm in this week’s Countryside Podcast. As spring unfolds, Chris shares a magical early morning e…
Episode 2.11 - Leverets and Lent Lilies: A March Awakening
In this exhilarating episode of the Countryside Podcasts, Chris Skinner and Matthew Gudgin venture across High Ash Farm on a crisp mid-March morning, where spring begins to unfurl its w…
Episode 2.10 - Nest Builders and Seed Seekers
In this vibrant episode of the Countryside Podcasts, recorded on a glorious spring morning in early March at High Ash Farm, Chris Skinner and his co-host immerse listeners in the thrivi…
Episode 2.9 - Gravestones and Orchids: Echoes of Earth
Episode 2.9 - Gravestones and Orchids: Echoes of Earth
Step into the shadow of Caistor St. Edmund’s ancient churchyard with Chris Skinner and Matthew Gudgin, where weathered gravestones …
Episode 2.8 - Travelers Above, Toilers Below
"Travelers Above, Toilers Below" bids adieu to winter’s visitors and unearths the quiet laborers of the countryside. Join Chris Skinner and Matthew Gudgin at High Ash Farm under Februar…
Episode 2.7 - Hidden in Plain Sight: The Silent Work of Nature’s Tiny Heroes
"Hidden in Plain Sight: The Silent Work of Nature’s Tiny Heroes" dives into the often overlooked yet crucial roles played by nature's smallest inhabitants. Join hosts Chris Skinner and …
Episode 2.6 - Barking Up the Right Tree - From Orchids to Old Oaks
Join Rat Skinner, Farmer Chris and Matthew Gudgin at High Ash Farm for the latest episode of 'Gulps of Fresh Air,' where the countryside comes alive. This week, we're treated to the liv…
Episode 2.5 - Moss Magic Exploring the Miniature Forest
Join Chris Skinner on another enlightening episode of "The Countryside Podcast" at High Ash Farm. This week, Chris takes us on an adventurous journey, starting by exploring the unique l…
Episode 2.4 - The Tangled Roots of High Ash
In this episode, Chris Skinner takes us through the enchanting yet challenging winter landscape of High Ash Farm in Norfolk. The podcast begins with an evening exploration where Chris d…
Episode 2.3 - The Duck Pond Serenade
In this episode of The Countryside Podcast, Chris and Matthew witness the breath-taking spectacle of waterfowl arrivals at the pond, reminiscent of Heathrow Airport with birds coming fr…
Episode 2.2 - The Hazel's Whisper and the Jackdaw's Call
Chris and Matthew delve into the history of Hazel at the farm and some of the common uses before Chris heads out for an evening visit to the corvid roost.
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Episode 2.1 - Flower of Hope
Kicking off 2025 with a fresh start, Chris and Matthew launch the new season of podcasts, now proudly produced by High Ash Farm itself!
As the calendar turns, they celebrate the arrival …
Episode 1.66 - Butterfly Bridge
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Episode 1.65 - Duke and Horace
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Episode 1.64 - Communal Roosting
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Episode 1.63 - Woodpigeon and Stock Doves
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