29: Bad Taxidermy, Childhood Trauma and County Shows

As we really enter into show season and stewards across the nation blow the dust and cobwebs from grandads old bowler hat, we delve into the nature of County Shows nowadays and how they have changed. From ugly garden ornaments to expensive paddling pools, they offer a whole host of ways to spend money - even going so far as hiring Spudman to attend! (don't ask me, I'm just the producer)

CountrySlide is a podcast that looks at farming, conservation and life in the British countryside.

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Edited and Produced by Amy Green for Rural and Outdoor.

CountrySlide is a podcast that looks at farming, conservation, wild food and life in the British countryside.


Hosted by Richard Negus, Callum McInerney-Riley and Richard Prideaux.

• No. of episodes: 36
• Latest episode: 2025-06-17
• Comedy Sports Wilderness

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