This year Chris will be live at Wytham Woods in Oxford, often referred to as the most studied woodland in the world
PHOTO: Chris Packham (Image: BBC/Jo Charlesworth)
“Autumn is one of the most magical phases in our seasonal calendar. It may feel like things are shutting down but far from it. It’s a time for nature to recycle and prepare.” — Chris Packham
Published: October 14, 2024 — Back by popular demand Autumnwatch will be returning to screens on The One Show on Tuesday 29, Wednesday 30 and a with a special Halloween edition on Thursday 31 October 2024 with presenter Chris Packham, celebrating the most vibrant of seasons.
This year Chris will be live at Wytham Woods in Oxford, often referred to as the most studied woodland in the world. It’s the perfect spot to delve into the wildlife, science and beauty of the season.
The badgers of Wytham Woods are Chris’ first woodland A-lister. With live thermal cameras poised to capture footage of them as they leave the sett at dusk, Chris investigates how their diet will be changing at this time of year to make the most of the seasonal offerings.
a special Halloween edition on Thursday 31 October 2024 with presenter Chris Packham, celebrating the most vibrant of seasons.
This year Chris will be live at Wytham Woods in Oxford, often referred to as the most studied woodland in the world. It’s the perfect spot to delve into the wildlife, science and beauty of the season.
The badgers of Wytham Woods are Chris’ first woodland A-lister. With live thermal cameras poised to capture footage of them as they leave the sett at dusk, Chris investigates how their diet will be changing at this time of year to make the most of the seasonal offerings.
Chris also explores the mental health benefits of being in an autumnal woodland and why it’s worth taking the time to stop and notice the hidden treasures. When you do – all sorts of wildlife wonders are revealed, as Chris finds out when he meets moth expert Liam Crowley and they explore the science of camouflage.
Thursday’s Autumnwatch offering falls on Halloween, so Chris explores why some of our favourite animals have become synonymous with the season. Bats, owls, corvids and toads, to name a few, have become firmly written into our folklore, so Chris explores the roots of each story and whether these species deserve to be demonised.
Autumnwatch presenter Chris Packham says: “Autumn is one of the most magical phases in our seasonal calendar. It may feel like things are shutting down but far from it. It’s a time for nature to recycle and prepare. Those rich autumn colours are a sign of nature at its very best and I’m excited to be telling the stories of the season in one of my favourite woodlands in the UK.”
Tune in for a dose of live autumnal wildlife in this spectacular setting on The One Show, BBC One and iPlayer at 7pm, 29, 30 and 31 October 2024.
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BBC One
