Chris Skinner introduces Matthew Gudgin to his favourite bird at High Ash Farm.  It's a game bird with a strong connections in history and a recipe in Mrs Beeton's cookery book.

The pair pause for a moment at an oak tree that fell victim to Storm Bert and observe the honey fungus growing under the bark.

Chris and Matthew get caught in the latest stormy weather and repair to the farm truck to answer listener questions and photographs.

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