Chris Packham Aims to Spark a Love of Wildlife Through 'Naturewatch'
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- Chris Packham akan memandu acara mingguan BBC bertajuk Naturewatch bersama Kyle Thomas dan Megan McCubbin.
- Program ini menyoroti sains warga, cerita biodiversitas, dan fenomena alam yang sering luput dari perhatian.
- BBC Studios Natural History Unit berharap Naturewatch memicu rasa ingin tahu dan koneksi publik dengan alam Inggris sepanjang tahun.
Veteran British naturalist Chris Packham has confirmed he will appear as one of the hosts of Naturewatch, a weekly BBC program dedicated to celebrating the richness of British wildlife. The announcement was made directly by Packham in an interview with the broadcaster, who described the project as a new nature adventure worth waiting for.
Packham, 65, will share the screen with Kyle Thomas and Megan McCubbin. All three are known as vocal figures on conservation and environmental education. For the BBC, their presence is seen as the right combination to draw viewers from all walks of life, especially younger generations who are increasingly distant from the wild.
In his statement, Packham described Naturewatch as a offering that combines the latest research, a spirit of exploration, and a relaxed yet informative style of delivery. He said the show will invite viewers to recognize the wild neighbors around them—from tiny amphibians and songbirds to unusual marine species. “We will leave viewers amazed, laughing, and falling in love with the animals right before their eyes,” he said.
Megan McCubbin added that the show is an important platform because many natural phenomena occur unnoticed. She hopes Naturewatch will encourage viewers to step outside and reconnect with the environment around them. “There are so many surprises and fascinating characters in nature that often go unnoticed,” Megan said.
Echoing that, Kyle Thomas called his involvement in the project a personal achievement. For him, wildlife has been a lifelong passion, and the chance to work alongside Packham and McCubbin is a golden opportunity to pass that enthusiasm on to a new audience.
“There is no better time to start getting curious about the natural world. From extraordinary animal behavior to the small mysteries in the backyard, Naturewatch invites us to ask questions, share findings, and have fun.” — Sreya Biswas, Director of Programs at BBC Studios Natural History Unit
Sreya Biswas, Director of Programs at BBC Studios Natural History Unit, sees the launch of Naturewatch as a strategic step to keep the public connected to British biodiversity throughout the year. She stressed that the show is not merely entertainment but also an educational tool that sparks curiosity.
Although it focuses on British nature, the idea behind Naturewatch is relevant to Indonesia, which has extraordinary biodiversity but often faces conservation challenges. A program like this can serve as an example of how mainstream media packages environmental issues into entertaining and educational content, rather than mere disaster reporting. Amid the climate crisis, nature literacy is increasingly important for driving behavior change.
Going forward, Naturewatch will be tested on whether it can sustain viewer interest over time. With a grounded approach and a collaboration of three charismatic hosts, the show has the potential to become a bridge between science and the general public. The question is, will a similar program emerge in Indonesia with the same spirit?
