Chris Packham

Naturalist, television presenter, author, photographer, conservationist, campaigner, filmmaker

English Southampton, Hampshire, England

Quick Info

ProfessionNaturalist, television presenter, author, photographer, conservationist, campaigner, filmmaker
NationalityEnglish
Date of Birth04/05/1961
Age65 years
BirthplaceSouthampton, Hampshire, England

Latest News about Chris Packham

14/07/2026

Chris Packham launched a campaign urging Burberry to stop using cashmere, expanding his long-running animal welfare activism into pressure on the fashion brand. The effort was reported as part of his wider public campaigning on wildlife and environmental issues.

10/07/2026

A film hosted by Chris Packham called on the UK government to hold a televised emergency briefing on the climate and nature crisis. The project was presented as a push for more direct public communication about environmental risks.

02/07/2026

The BBC cancelled Chris Packham's Winterwatch after 14 years, ending the long-running wildlife series amid broader schedule and budget changes at the broadcaster. The show had been one of his best-known presenting roles and followed wildlife through the winter season.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameChristopher Gary Packham
Known ForBBC nature programmes including Springwatch, Autumnwatch and Winterwatch

Educational Qualification(s)

EducationStudied Zoology at Southampton University

Career

Career Start1985
Notable Works
  • The Really Wild Show
  • Springwatch
  • Autumnwatch
  • Winterwatch
  • Inside Our Autistic Minds

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. He began his television career with The Really Wild Show.
2. He is known for wildlife and environmental activism.
3. He is also an advocate for neurodiversity and autism awareness.
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