Chris Packham and his step daughter in new series on BBC2 called Chris and Megs Wild Summer starting on the 29 August 2021 (1 Viewer)

[IAN JAMES THOMPSON]

New six-part series Chris & Meg’s Wild Summer announced by BBC Studios Natural History Unit

Premiering on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer on 29 August, Chris Packham and Megan McCubbin embark on an epic roadtrip in search of amazing wildlife encounters.

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Interesting new 6 part series on BBC 2 on the 29th August with Chris Packham and his step daughter Megan McCubbin looking at some of the wildlife in the UK. I’m looking forward to this TV series

 

[d.steeley]

Looks good.

Dave

 

[aeshna5]

Will certainly give it a watch.

 

[Euan Buchan]

Looks interesting

 

[Nigel Davies]

I will be watching

 

[delia todd]

Thanks Ian... I've got it programmed in.

 

[Euan Buchan]

Just finished watching it I really enjoyed it.

 

[Euan Buchan]

Watched the second episode last night

 

[JTweedie]

I've enjoyed the first two episodes. There's not a lot of wildlife in it, but I like the banter between them as they travel around.

 

[Kits]

We've been enjoying it.

 

[PYRTLE]

Noticed his pocket spotting scope in tonight's episode is a Kowa 553. Relaxed viewing.

 

[JTweedie]

I remember him tweeting something maybe a year ago about wanting to seek out optical devices from companies with no links to shooting animals. Perhaps Kowa fits that bill?

 

[PYRTLE]

I remember him tweeting something maybe a year ago about wanting to seek out optical devices from companies with no links to shooting animals. Perhaps Kowa fits that bill?

Perhaps, but Japan's whaling history should also strike a chord even if not directly linked to optics.
Aside, their relationship seems fantastic even if quirky at times. Personally a very well edited series.

 

[wllmspd]

Was going to suggest they use a spotter, some of the places they’ve been need a greater reach than bins can provide. I see Megs using a new Canon IS, so she’ll be enjoying the stable views. For animal friendly kit, you could always get astro kit… great optical quality, just weigh somewhat more.
Great series, would be excellent to have another series, they make a great pair of presenters.

Peter

 

[JTweedie]

Could you hear a yellowhammer at the beginning of the osprey segment?

Also I looked up the place they were in hoping to see the pine martens but the people who ran the cafe have retired and closed it. It seems you can still book into the building to watch mammals but you have to do this through Speyside Wildlife.

 

[JTweedie]

Another excellent episode in the Outer Hebrides to bring the series to a close. Common and Risso's dolphins, minke whales, golden and white-tailed eagles. I love the banter too - "You've left your bins in the car, are you some sort of amateur?"

 

[Himalaya]

I have watched some episodes and it has been excellent. I am surprised they did not comment on the 2 Great White Egrets in flight when in North Wales.

 

[Euan Buchan]

Was good but felt too focused on them rather then focusing on the Wildlife.