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“Of all the podcasts in all the world, amid all the noisy hysterical have-to-make-every-and-anything-as-funnyas-possible-at-any-cost prerequisites of podcasting amid the dumocracy, the repellent decibel pushing advertising and the spirit crushing current affairs, lies this rarest of species,...”Read full review »
Kralcenna via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/06/24
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“Love your podcast. Very enjoyable every Sunday morning.”
Cora🙂 via Apple Podcasts ·
Netherlands ·
04/23/24
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“So glad to hear Chris and Mathew back on their own podcast . I used to love listening to the countryside hour .keep up the outstanding content and all the best for future projects”
Beekeeper 1944 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/12/24
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“Chris and Matthew make a wonderful team. Fascinating, entertaining and very informative.
Thank you so much.”
Yilk* via Apple Podcasts ·
France ·
02/21/24
“Only fairly recently discovered this show on BBC Sounds from Radio Norfolk & then was mystified & saddened to hear the show was ending. Such a brilliant show, so informative & uplifting. Why would the BBC end it?! Anyway I was delighted to hear that Chris & Mathew have had the...”Read full review »
Michael Mole via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/01/24
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“I look forward to every new pod cast but while I’m waiting I go back and listen to the rest.”
Allison1620 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/28/24
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“Thank you very much for continuing to produce the wonderful podcasts. It brings me great joy to hear Chris’s dedication to the land and life that depends on good management and care.
Such a contrast from what we are surrounded by here in west Somerset, where the farming policy seems to be ...”Read full review »
Somerset farm girl via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/08/23
“I live in Devon and only found you on BBC this year and was so impressed by the continuity of your programme, the way you convey nature’s ebbs and flows throughout the seasons. And then the BBC cancelled it - what a mistake they made - they clearly don’t understand their audience. Thank you so...”Read full review »
Swift watcher via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/21/23
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“I would like to send my sincere thanks to Chris, Matthew, Anna and Sophie for continuing to produce this marvellous podcast after it was so stupidly cut by the BBC.
It is always a joy to hear Chris talking with such knowledge and enthusiasm about the flora and fauna in his special patch of...”Read full review »
Rob Curlew via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/20/23
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“Thank you Chris and Matthew for keeping the Countryside Hour alive in this new podcast. As a regular listener from Yorkshire, you were the best thing on BBC local radio. Keep it up!”
MackDoggyDogg via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/15/23
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“I really enjoy & look forward to listening to this podcast each week. Thank you for keeping it going. An informative, relaxing and at times an amusing podcast. Very short sighted of the BBC to cease their production of it.”
BecShot via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/08/23
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“Exceptionally informative, down to earth and heart warming. Thank you so much Chris & Matthew. Tom in Hong Kong”
Chiggers26 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/05/23
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“Really enjoying the new podcasts! The mix so far of history and nature is very interesting. I look forward to each new episode.”
CPBMT via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/30/23
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“Well done Chris, Matthew & the team. So pleased you’ve been able to continue with stories from High Ash Farm. It’s such a treat to listen to as well as extremely informative.”
Peewit2 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/25/23
“Easy listening way to learn so much that is so important to all of us at this time
Hope we all learn to appreciate our bit of the world
Well done again
Diana”
Fabianpippin via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/24/23
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“Thank goodness that this has been continued after being dropped by the BBC. A must for anyone loving the Norfolk countryside delivered by Chris in hid unique way!”
mwallop via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/23/23
“Love Chris’ podcasts, used to listen on the radio, so much knowledge of nature and wildlife and he always gives the historical rural context- all in the most interesting way”
Pril09 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/22/23
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“Thank you for continuing this on here after the demise of your slot on local radio. I spent my teenage years living just a couple of miles down the road from High Ash Farm so I know the area pretty well and Chris’s knowledge is second to none. It will be a great success, guaranteed!”
Nigel toyman via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/19/23
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“A welcome return to Chris and Matthew…their warmth and enthusiasm for the Norfolk countryside lifts the spirits and educates the listener with a smile.”
OrElsie via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/19/23
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“Chris you are fantastic. Thank you for ‘doing different’ and doing these podcasts and looking after wildlife.”
travel04girl via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/19/23
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“Over the moon that we can continue to have Chris Skinner and Mr Gudgeon in our ears for the countryside hour. First two episodes spot on, thoroughly enjoyable. Well done to all, but most of all, thank you!”
RICKIWENN via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/18/23
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“How lucky we are to have Chris and colleagues continuing with these knowledge packed podcasts from High Ash Farm. This man is a walking encyclopaedia of nature which he takes great pleasure in sharing with us all. Thankyou all. Trevor Courtney.”
Bog Snorkler via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/18/23
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“Really glad I can still listen to Coutryside podcast with Chris all the way here in sunny Worthing, I’ve learnt so much and it helps with my anxiety problems, thank you 🌳”
The Walker of miles , Jane via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/18/23
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“Simply a great listen. It transports you to the countryside and Chris Skinner’s knowledge is shared with such warmth.”
Rachael Raven via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/18/23
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“With all the changes and the idiots in charge of the BBC it is really good Chris and Mathew continue to invite us to High Ash Farm
I always have enjoyed the way Chirs puts day to day life at the farm and all the advice he gives in helping wildlife to thrive
Thank you for this wonderful podcast...”Read full review »
iandtt via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/18/23
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“I’m so glad that you are all continuing to make this podcast. It is so magical and informative. Thank you so much.”
EN@rt via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/17/23
“As always Chris is wonderful to listen to and really brightens up my day with his cheerful demeanour and immense knowledge. Love the new music for the show as well. Matthew makes the perfect companion for Chris' walks and talks. Look forward to many more shows.”Read full review »
Kezzly808 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/17/23
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“Such a brilliant enjoyable and thoroughly informative podcast. Can’t recommend it enough if you want sensible .educational and enjoyable listening. So glad the programme originally broadcast on BBC now has its own podcast . Long May it continue
Thank you Chris ♥️”
P.Gibb via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/17/23
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“So, so glad this programme is carrying on - my week would not be the same without it! Relaxing, interesting, informative & grounding - absolutely love hearing Chris chat about his farm & wildlife in general. Amazing work you’re doing, thank you”
YogiLisaUK via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/16/23
“Want to wallow in a love of nature?
Be transported to a quiet corner of the English countryside, where centuries of agriculture and history blend with an exquisite and densely fascinating natural landscape?
Want to understand what you can rarely see, or hear?
Want to know how farmer, flora and...”Read full review »
JHEH via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/16/23
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“I really enjoyed the first episode and have subscribed so I don’t miss the next one.”
Dollar Princess via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/15/23
“Chris makes everything fascinating with his deep understanding combined with an intense curiosity to keep learning. He takes you in a journey of discovery and you don’t realise how much you’re learning until you start talking to someone about it.”
SianDwynwyn via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/14/23
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