BBC Autumnwatch 2011

**Laikipia** Mon Sep 05, 2011 8:40 am

This is all I can find at the moment on Autumnwatch from the BBC Press Office

Autumnwatch and
Autumnwatch Unsprung

Autumnwatch returns for an eight-week celebration of UK wildlife – live and interactive from across the country.

At this crucial time of year for our wild creatures, Chris Packham, Kate Humble, Martin Hughes-Games and Gordon Buchanan reveal what’s happening in the natural world and encourage viewers to enjoy – and help – wildlife wherever they live.

Autumn in the UK is a time of great change, of spectacular migrations and of high drama. The season's calmer moments, with gorgeous light and rich colours, contrast with some of the UK’s wildest weather, with huge storms and cold snaps challenging our wild animals’ survival instincts, while hinting at the urgent need to prepare for the oncoming winter.

It’s this combination of natural beauty and wild drama that gives autumn a special place in the hearts of the UK public.

BBC Front Desk Publicity

BBC Productions, Bristol

Lai

**whitestarling** Mon Sep 05, 2011 8:45 am

I dont think thats upto date Lai. I think thats last years , as Kate said she would'nt be doing Autumn Watch this year, in the last Springwatch programe. Its just going to be Chris, and Martin

WS

**Laikipia** Mon Sep 05, 2011 10:02 am

That's what I thought WS - but that's all that's available at the moment. Seems strange as last year it started early October. You would expect some publicity by now scratch

Lai

princesspurplehippy Mon Sep 05, 2011 1:44 pm

Ive just checked their twitter feed and this was posted on the 31st August

We're back on first week of October. We'll be tweeting more about new series very soon.

**Laikipia** Mon Sep 05, 2011 3:23 pm

Thanks PPH - I checked on their FB page.

Not long now -

Lai

**whitestarling** Mon Sep 05, 2011 6:39 pm

Well found PPH, one to keep an eye on I dont really go on Twiietr so thanks for letting us know
WS

princesspurplehippy Mon Sep 05, 2011 8:48 pm

Twitter is good but as Lai said they have a facebook group for those of us on facebook

Safari Maiden Mon Sep 05, 2011 9:44 pm

Nice sleuthing PPH. Roll on October!

SM

**littlewid** Mon Sep 05, 2011 9:51 pm

Oh yes, roll on October. Thanks for the updates Lai & PPH. Shame Kate isn't doing it this year though, I do like Chris and Martin but I think Kate will be missed.

littlewid-x-

princesspurplehippy Tue Sep 13, 2011 8:52 pm

one of the new updates on their facebook page is that the new presenter is Michaela Strachan. Lots of negative comments about her being on Autumnwatch.

My opinion is that she is a good and experience wildlife presenter but for children, I will give her a chance but I hope it doesnt make Autumnwatch more childish

**littlewid** Tue Sep 13, 2011 9:27 pm

I know where your coming from PPH but I do like her and I think she does know her stuff and I think she will blend well with Chris and Martin. But I will still miss Kate.
I did see her with Jonathan Scott at the DWST and she presented that really well so lets hope we get to see the grown up side of her but also the fun side as well as Autumn Watch is also known for it's fun side too.

littlewid-x-

**whitestarling** Tue Sep 13, 2011 10:09 pm

I know what you mean about her presentation style PPH. I've seen her on a few Sky programes, and she is a little OTT sometimes, but we'll have to wait, and see how she goes. One good thig is that perhaps some of her younger audience may follow her onto Autumnwatch which would be a good thing.
WS

**littlewid** Tue Sep 13, 2011 10:12 pm

That is a good point WS and it may help to get youngsters more interested and active in Wildlife and wildlife issues, could be a smart move.

littlewid-x-

princesspurplehippy Tue Sep 13, 2011 10:53 pm

All we need now is for Terry Nutkin to join Autumnwatch and we will have a grown up version of the 'Really Wild Show' on our hands

**Laikipia** Wed Sep 14, 2011 8:44 am

Thanks for the update PPH - I hadn't seen that. I'm not sure but let's wait and see and as WS says if younger people get involved and interested that would certainly be a huge +

Lai

princesspurplehippy Sun Oct 02, 2011 10:25 am

Autumnwatch starts this Friday 7th October

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Safari Maiden Sun Oct 02, 2011 11:14 am

Thanks for the update PPH!

Is the messageboards on BBC Nature open yet?

SM

princesspurplehippy Sun Oct 02, 2011 11:24 am

just checked and the message boards are still showing Springwatch 2011 ones

OMG noticed that my comment about seeing a Kingfisher on the Autumnwatch FB page has been put on the main BBC Nature page. Fame at last, I will accept any requests for an autograph Wink

Safari Maiden Sun Oct 02, 2011 11:27 am

Thanks PPH. One to keep an eye on.

SM

**Doogs** Sun Oct 02, 2011 12:37 pm

PPH, that is a 'claim to fame' cheers

Why no Kate this time ? Anyone know ? Crying or Very sad

**whitestarling** Sun Oct 02, 2011 6:32 pm

PPH your a Like a Star @ heaven

Well done for getting your story on, and thanks for the nudge, going to set my Sky Box. Kate did say, at the end of Springwatch that she would'nt be on, as she had other comitments, but did'nt say what
WS

princesspurplehippy Mon Oct 03, 2011 5:59 pm

they have a problem with their notice board (from their facebook page)

**whitestarling** Mon Oct 03, 2011 9:06 pm

Gee thats a shame BBC Autumnwatch 2011 40683

WS

**Doogs** Mon Oct 03, 2011 9:12 pm

Good one WS Wink

Safari Maiden Tue Oct 04, 2011 1:15 pm

Very good PPH!

SM

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