Chris Packham on Love, Grief, and Autism

The Sacred

Elizabeth Oldfield speaks with naturalist and TV presenter Chris Packham

Chris Packham is a naturalist, nature photographer and TV Presenter best known for his 40 years of work in television on programmes such as CBBC's The Really Wild Show and the BBC's Springwatch.

Chris spoke about his childhood, and the challenges of growing up with undiagnosed autism, the influence punk had, and has, on him, and experiences of religious diversity in the home.

Find out more about Chris' work by visiting his website here: https://www.chrispackham.co.uk/

Read the full transcript here: https://www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2024/02/21/chris-packham-on-love-grief-and-autism

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