MPs call on UK government to host televised emergency briefing on climate crisis As UK swelters in another heatwave, 50-minute Chris Packham film outlines threats to security, economy and health The Guardian - UK · Jul 10
‘We didn’t develop heads until we’d evolved an arse. I like that’: Chris Packham’s epic ode to evolution His superpower has always been speaking his mind – and his majestic new BBC show aims to shatter our ideas about life itself. The presenter talks mass extinction, spiders who dream and why people get sick of him holding up rocks The Guardian - UK · Jul 10
Ofsted drops ‘clumsy’ and ‘offensive’ guidance linking autism and extremism Training document used to teach inspectors updated after campaign backed by celebrities including Chris Packham The Guardian - UK · Jul 5
BBC axes Winterwatch after 14 years as devastated fans call decision 'heartbreaking' The cancellation follows the BBC's announcement that a number of programmes would be dropped as part of its ‘evolving commissioning strategy’ Evening Standard · Jul 3
BBC viewers left heartbroken by cancellation of cosy series after 14 years One angry fan called it ‘a dreadful decision’ The Independent UK · Jul 2
Invasion of the Parakeets review – are we really waging class warfare with birds now? In this passionate documentary, Chris Packham looks at the notorious nature invaders – and whether we should love or loathe those flashes of neon green in our skies The Guardian - UK · Jun 15
Springwatch's Michaela Strachan details 'traumatic' off-air fight with Chris Packham Strachan admitted the ‘heated’ clash with her co-star left their colleagues in shock Evening Standard · Jun 5
Betting ads featuring Harry Kane and Erling Haaland banned over ‘high risk of strong appeal to under-18s’ Cyan Blue Odds Ltd, trading as Oddschecker, said it recognised the heightened risk associated with featuring “top-flight footballers” The Independent UK · May 26
‘I felt blind rage’: Chris Packham on his earliest memory of eco-anxiety The presenter and campaigner tells Eleanor Fleming how concern over the planet has impacted him and how nature aids his mental and physical wellbeing. The Independent UK · May 20
Ads for British beef and milk banned following Chris Packham complaint Packham complained that the ads were misleading as they did not reflect the full environmental impact of British meat and dairy. Evening Standard · May 12
Sir David Attenborough Google Doodle explained as icon turns 100 Legendary broadcaster Sir David Attenborough turns 100 today and to mark the occasion Google has transformed its search page. The Google Doodle that appears when you search his name celebrates the achievements during Sir David’s life. A spokesperson for Google said: “The bespoke Search experience features a ‘Thank You’ note,… The Independent UK · May 7
Sir David Attenborough’s colleague reveals what TV legend really wants to do on 100th birthday IN FULL The Independent UK · May 7
David Attenborough would rather ‘be at home all day’ than go to live 100th birthday party, says colleague TV presenter is celebrating 100th birthday with live BBC event on Friday The Independent UK · May 7
Packham criticises world leaders for ‘ignoring’ Attenborough’s climate warnings Environmentalist Chris Packham also paid a heartfelt tribute to Sir David Attenborough ahead of his 100th birthday. Evening Standard · May 3
The Independent UK · Apr 27 Sir David Attenborough appalled after inadvertently killing a reptile 70 years ago ‘There was an explosion and the caiman arched into the air with a huge splash and the entire scene was destroyed,’ recalls Attenborough ahead of his 100th birthday
Evening Standard · Apr 27 Special live BBC event to celebrate Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday The BBC Concert Orchestra will perform the scores associated with some of the most unforgettable moments from Planet Earth and Blue Planet.
The Independent UK · Apr 27 Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday to be marked by star-studded live BBC event at Royal Albert Hall Broadcasters including Sir Michael Palin, Steve Backshall and Chris Packham will all feature
Evening Standard · Apr 27 Chris Packham hails David Attenborough as ‘most influential advocate for life’ The naturalist and broadcaster will celebrate his centenary next month with the occasion marked by a star-studded tribute at the Royal Albert Hall.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 21 ‘A toad is a perfect tenner’: experts recommend wild candidates for new banknotes Animals will feature on £5, £10, £20 and £50 notes, the Bank of England says, but which creatures should make the cut?
The Independent UK · Mar 16 London aquarium says ‘no change is not an option’ for indoor penguins The aquarium first introduced 10 gentoo penguins from Edinburgh Zoo in May 2011
The Guardian - UK · Feb 21 Cemented locks and deflated diggers: the war over privately run allotments With waits for council plots in England decades-long, Roots is renting out green space – but some communities are digging in
Evening Standard · Feb 14 TV naturalist Chris Packham says he has similarities to Jeremy Clarkson The motoring presenter said last year that he was only on X ‘to wind up Packham’.
The Conversation · Jan 21 What’s at stake in special educational needs reform A campaign – backed by celebrities including actress Sally Phillips and broadcaster Chris Packham as well as MPs – is calling on the government not to scrap or reduce education, health and care plans (EHCPs).
Evening Standard · Jan 13 Winterwatch heads to Northern Ireland for the first time The new series will be broadcast live from the shore of Strangford Lough in County Down.
The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2025 Hundreds attend Boxing Day hunt despite being told they are ‘not welcome’ The wildlife presenter said the annual event was ‘ethically and morally bankrupt’