John Suchet awarded OBE
We are delighted to announce that John Suchet has been awarded an OBE in the King’s 2023 New Year’s Honours list for services to journalism and charity.
“Very many congratulations from David and us all at DFM!”
Chris & Megan host first ever BBC Earth Prom
The Royal Albert Hall was spellbound as Chris Packham and Megan McCubbin guided them through the breathtaking performances that were in every way spectacular – stunning audio visuals featuring the filmography of the Natural History Unit and scores performed by BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra conducted by Ben Palmer.
Chris Packham’s Animal Masterminds
Animals have to be smart to survive. In Chris Packham’s new series, Animal Einsteins, he reveals the natural world’s surprising brainboxes and uncovers the clever strategies that give certain species the upper hand. In episode 1 Chris discovers various animal masterminds and explores what makes them so intelligent.
Congratulations to Lindsey Chapman & Bill Oddie
We are delighted to announce that Channel 5’s “Wild Animal Rescue” won Best Feature at the RTS Yorkshire Awards on Friday. In the series Bill Oddie, Lindsey Chapman, Steve Backshall and Miranda Krestovnikoff looked at the work of people determined to do the right thing by Britain’s wildlife.
Iolo Williams receives RTS West of England Award
Many congratulations to Iolo who received the Onscreen Talent award for his work on The Watches, BBC Studios Natural History Unit. So very well deserved! Iolo expressed a huge thank you to the Royal Television Society saying that it was “a big honour”.
Chris Packham appointed CBE
We are delighted to announce that Chris Packham has been appointed CBE in the Queen’s 2019 News Years Honours list for services to wildlife and nature conservation. Chris has vowed to continue with even louder protests against violence to animals.
John Suchet’s new book just published
The latest in his collection of great music masters, Tchaikovsky – a tortured genius burdened by the weight of his private desires. A complex character who took his rightful place among the world’s greatest composers.
Chris Packham wins Broadcasting Press Guild Award 2018
Chris Packham has won the Broadcasting Press Guild Award 2018 for Best Single Documentary. This highly prized award for Best Single Documentary was for work commissioned in the UK and screened in 2017.
John Suchet’s show is the most popular on Classic FM
According to audience figures released today, John Suchet’s weekday morning show continues to be the most popular on Classic FM with 2.8 million listeners every week – an increase of over 130,000 listeners compared to the previous three months.
Chris Packham – In Search of the Lost Girl
BBC Two’s “Chris Packham: In Search of the Lost Girl”, follows TV presenter and wildlife photographer Chris Packham in his search to find the girl in this photo he took in July 1998 whilst in Sumatra.