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Open Country

Countryside magazine featuring the people and wildlife that shape the landscape of the British Isles

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Episodes (300 available)

News imageOpen Country, Whitwell Bird Ringers

Brett Westwood meets a remarkable bird ringing group from Whitwell in Derbyshire.

24 Sept 2026

24 mins

News imageOpen Country, Kate Stables and Winchester

Musician Kate Stables explores the landscapes around her home city of Winchester.

17 Sept 2026

26 mins

News imageOpen Country, Saving the Rare Plants of Eryri

Martha Kearney finds out how rare arctic-alpine plants are being reintroduced in Eryri.

10 Sept 2026

24 mins

News imageOpen Country, River Pilgrimage

Martha Kearney joins a group of pilgrims following the route of the River Medway in Kent

27 Aug 2026

24 mins

News imageOpen Country, Ancient Technology Centre

Martha Kearney tries her hand at ancient skills like forging a knife and flint knapping.

20 Aug 2026

23 mins

News imageOpen Country, Open Country, Bluebird returns to Coniston

Donald Campbell's restored Bluebird returns to Coniston Water in Cumbria.

14 May 2026

25 mins

News imageOpen Country, Open Country, Wildlife Artists on Massingham Heath

Martha Kearney meets the artists documenting the return of this ancient Norfolk grassland.

7 May 2026

24 mins

News imageOpen Country, Open Country, Roadside Verges

Martha Kearney explores the forgotten and neglected world of roadside verges.

30 Apr 2026

24 mins

News imageOpen Country, Open Country, Deer Stalking in Essex

Mary-Ann Ochota finds out about deer culling.

16 Apr 2026

24 mins

News imageOpen Country, Open Country, Carrifran Wildwood

Martha Kearney visits an eco-restoration project in lowland Scotland.

9 Apr 2026

24 mins

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