4. Farmer Dafydd Morris Jones argues against rewilding his native Cambrian Mountains.

Join a pub quiz and visit the Somerset Levels to see dancing starlings: This month the team challenge you to the Countryfile Magazine Pub Quiz, while editor Fergus goes in search of one of Britain’s most breathtaking winter spectacles: hundreds of thousands of starlings swirling above the Somerset Levels. To find out more,... by The Plodcast

30 min listen

2. Go birdwatching in Somerset with Mike Dilger: Head to Chew Valley Lake in north Somerset in the company of BBC naturalist and enthusiastic birder Mike Dilger in search of wildfowl and waders – and also meet his lovely Border Collie Bramble. Find out more about the wonders of the countryside and it... by The Plodcast

18 min listen

Discover how a great Peak District river is being restored to life: The Peak District's River Dove has been blighted by dozens of artificial weirs. Andrew Griffiths talks to local people about what can be done to bring the sparkle back to this famous trout stream by The Plodcast

12 min listen

39. Should we eat more game? A fascinating discussion at stunning Stourhead in Wiltshire: Meet Annette Woolcock who promotes the eating of game through the organisation Taste of Game. Listen on for a fascinating discussion of the merits of eating wild meat PLUS the pros and cons of shooting in the modern British countryside. You can vote in... by The Plodcast

34 min listen

Discover a year in the life of a gamekeeper: The team discuss extreme challenges verses leisurely British breaks and pick their favourite features from the latest issue, from Daphne du Maurier’s Cornwall to the fate of the Cuckmere Valley. Plus, a year in the life of a game.. by The Plodcast

28 min listen

Enjoy a chat with bushcraft expert Ray Mears: In this podcast we hear from bushcraft expert, survivalist, author and TV presenter Ray Mears . To find out more, visit www.countryfile.com by The Plodcast

12 min listen

Explore the mysterious Marlborough Downs in Wiltshire: This month, the team discuss the brand new Easter issue of Countryfile magazine and magazine editor Fergus heads out into rural Wiltshire to explore the ancient landscapes of the Marlborough Downs, Wiltshire. To find out more, visit www.countryfile.com by The Plodcast

24 min listen

Discover Britain's most romantic ruins and roam the Yorkshire Wolds: This month the team challenge you to find Britain’s most romantic ruin and discuss the ones that got away, while editor Fergus explores a magical market town deep in the Yorkshire Wolds. To find out more, visit www.countryfile.com by The Plodcast

25 min listen

Look for the first signs of spring in Silent Valley in South Wales: Wander Silent Valley national nature reserve listening to spring birdsong and looking for other signs of the new season with Countryfile Magazine's Fergus Collins and Rebecca Ward from the Gwent Wildlife Trust by The Plodcast

22 min listen

Jules Hudson explores the Preseli Hills, plus the art of wassailing: This month Countryfile’s Jules Hudson discovers a new way of walking and an ancient landscape in Pembrokeshire’s Preseli Hills, while BBC Radio Gloucestershire’s Vernon Harwood indulges in one of England’s oldest January traditions – wassailing the app... by The Plodcast

19 min listen

Let's talk about Britain's woodlands – with forester Vincent Thurkettle: Woodsman Vincent Thurkettle talks about Britain's woodlands in the 21st century with editor Fergus Collins. To find out more, visit www.countryfile.com by The Plodcast

17 min listen

32. Relax with a Cotswold wildlife ramble and hear how wind and solar may provide all of the UK's future energy needs: Take an autumnal ramble with Simon Pickering, naturalist and ecological advisor to the green energy company Ecotricity. As we wander through restored wildflower meadows, Simon describes how wind, solar and aerobic digestion can supply all of Britain... by The Plodcast

44 min listen

Countryfile Magazine: Waterways special: The team discuss Britain’s most enticing waterways and riverside experiences. A fly fishing expert shares tips on how to catch grayling and trout and a real life witch from Stratford-upon-Avon gives an insight into rural witchcraft today. by The Plodcast

31 min listen

Talking about how BBC Countryfile Magazine helps you explore the British countryside: It's a return of the Countryfile Magazine podcast as we celebrate the 400th Countryfile Magazine route card. To find out more, visit www.countryfile.com by The Plodcast

14 min listen

Why woodburning stoves are better than open fires: Woodsman Vincent Thurkettle reveals why wood burning stoves are so much more efficient then open fires when you want to heat your house. by The Plodcast

11 min listen

4. Farmer Dafydd Morris Jones argues against rewilding his native Cambrian Mountains.: Rewilding the countryside by restoring habitats and reintroducing key species is seen by many conservationists as the best way to restore Britain's depleted nature – but not everyone is happy with the idea. Sheep farmer Dafydd Morris Jones argues ... by The Plodcast

28 min listen

Enjoy a glorious dawn chorus in the Brecon Beacons: Find it hard to get up to listen to the dawn chorus? Then follow editor Fergus Collins on a three-hour walk listening to birdsong on the Blorenge Mountain in Monmouthshire. To find out more, visit www.countryfile.com by The Plodcast

22 min listen

Springwatch presenter Martin Hughes Games reveals behind the scenes secrets: BBC Springwatch presenter Martin Hughes Games joins editor Fergus and the team in the studio, to talk about the secret life of rabbits, how bats have babies and how he broke into the world of wildlife TV. To find out more, visit www.countryfile.com by The Plodcast

38 min listen

1. A quest to find the real Watership Down - in Hampshire: You've seen the film and read the book, now explore the real landscapes of Watership Down. Escape with Countryfile Magazine editor Fergus Collins to the beautiful and mysterious hills of north Hampshire in search of wildlife, ancient history and v... by The Plodcast

40 min listen

16. Why our National Parks desperately need more wildlife: Andrew Hall from the charity Campaign For National Parks says our most famous protected areas aren't doing enough for nature. He reveals a plan for how they can be reformed to become strongholds for the nation's wildlife and be revitalised fo... by The Plodcast

26 min listen

Which firewood is best to use in a domestic fire or stove?: Forester and wood fire expert Vincent Thurkettle reveals the best wood species for using in a domestic fire by The Plodcast

14 min listen

Countryfile's Matt Baker talks sheepdogs and Jules Hudson learns ancient skills: This month, Countryfile’s Matt Baker talks about his bizarre methods for training sheepdogs, fellow presenter Jules Hudson learns prehistoric skills in Worcestershire, and Abigail Whyte walks and scoffs with the Pudding Club in the Cotswolds. To find o... by The Plodcast

27 min listen

11. Pilgrimages and parish churches – a podcast for Easter with Dr Emma Wells by The Plodcast

31 min listen

TV naturalist Mike Dilger on his new book Nightingales In November: Naturalist and One Show regular Mike Dilger talks about his new book – and all things wild and beautiful – with Countryfile Magazine editor Fergus Collins by The Plodcast

20 min listen

How to get the family out into the countryside – plus rural news stories: The BBC Countryfile Magazine team talk about their March 2014 issue, the latest rural news stories and ideas for getting the whole family out and about in the British countryside. To find out more, visit www.countryfile.com by The Plodcast

25 min listen

Exploring Britain's most beautiful river – the River Dove: Take a stroll along a Peak District river in the company of Andrew Griffiths and meet local people with a passion for protecting their local – and very famous – waterway by The Plodcast

17 min listen

Search for the earliest signs of spring in the Brecon Beacons: Search for the earliest signs of spring in the Brecon Beacons with BBC Countryfile Magazine editor Fergus Collins. To find out more, visit www.countryfile.com by The Plodcast

16 min listen

6. Roam the magical marshes of the Gwent Levels – with surprise wildlife encounters: Explore the watery wonders of South Wales and roam the wildflower-rich meadows in the company of Gwent Wildlife Trust. Plus, hear about a major threat to the Levels from a proposed M4 relief road. We also hear from the Welsh Government on why they want... by The Plodcast

29 min listen

3. She sings to sheep! Meet the sheep-farming opera singer Gwawr Edwards: As lambing season approaches, acclaimed soprano Gwawr Edwards talks about growing up on farm in the Welsh hills and how she practises by singing to the sheep – plus she sings a Puccini aria! Y by The Plodcast

37 min listen

10. Nick Baker tackles big rural issues plus shares his love of swifts and scones: TV naturalist Nick Baker talks about the best and worst things he's seen in the British countryside – plus he tackles the town versus country debate, celebrates the wonder of swifts and discusses the BIG scone question: jam or cream first… And the... by The Plodcast

28 min listen

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4. Farmer Dafydd Morris Jones argues against rewilding his native Cambrian Mountains.

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