Springwatch 2010 - BBC2, Monday 31st May for 3 weeks

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Springwatch 2010 - BBC2, Monday 31st May for 3 weeks

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  • Hi there

    Springwatch 2010 -  BBC2, Monday 31st May for 3 weeks

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    http://www.simonkingwildlife.com/events/index.php

    Cannot wait for this programme to appear now.

    It is my regular dose of wildlife happiness, and it is just the best could ever happen.

    Anyone else an avid watcher of this programme.

    Regards

    Kathy and Dave

  • Hi

    That's great news; love the programme although do find Chris Packham extreeemly irritating!! Still I can put up with him for the rest of the team and the content of the show!

    Sarah

    I've learned that I still have a lot to learn...

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  • hi Sarah

    Sadly some people find Chris Packham grating.  IMHO, I think part of the fact he has a lisp seems to affect some people.  Still though,  I think his heart and his interest of wildlife is so there who can complain about him.

    Cannot wait to see the programme and once back from, Menorca, Spain will enjoy with a glass of wine anyday.

    Regards

    Kathy and Dave

    bramble67

    Hi

    That's great news; love the programme although do find Chris Packham extreeemly irritating!! Still I can put up with him for the rest of the team and the content of the show!

    Sarah

     

  • Woohoo! Can't wait! Just in time for my return from Mull too! :-)

    "All weeds are flowers, once you get to know them" (Eeyore)

  • Great news, can't wait.

    I also find Chris Packham a tad irritating, nothing to do with any lisp. I hadn't really noticed he had one!

  • I'm in the other camp.  I like Chris because its such a rarity these days to have someone with obvious knowledge being allowed on to mainstream broadcasting (bit like Adam for the lambing)

    Its Kate I find ultra-annoying (heresy I'm sure), always have done, and MHG is taking some getting used to. 

    I dislike the trend in broadcasting to treat the audience as 10 year olds, presenters always bouncing around like Tigger, full of forced enthusiasm and faux discoveries! 

    Laurence (bring back Eeyore !)

  • fittmonk

    I'm in the other camp.  I like Chris because its such a rarity these days to have someone with obvious knowledge being allowed on to mainstream broadcasting (bit like Adam for the lambing)

    Its Kate I find ultra-annoying (heresy I'm sure), always have done, and MHG is taking some getting used to. 

    I dislike the trend in broadcasting to treat the audience as 10 year olds, presenters always bouncing around like Tigger, full of forced enthusiasm and faux discoveries! 

    Laurence (bring back Eeyore !)

    I'm with you there - Kate really gets on my nerves, I can't watch her anymore.

    I used to love Spring/Autumnwatch (despite her presence) and would almost burst with anticipation when it was getting close to that time of year. But since they introduced Chris Packham (although I know he is incredibly knowledgable and that's admirable and commended) they seem to be desperate to appeal to the "yoof" with their constant referrals to drinking/pubs/late night curries etc. I can't stand it.

     

    Sorry folks, t'is just my opinion. No offence intended.

  • I like that program only because of Simon King .

    That lad realy knows his stuff

     

    AL

    If its no fun Yer no doin it right!

  • Springwatch 2009 was the 1st year I watched every episode and used the website quite a bit.

    My enjoyment also spread into Autumnwatch and Snow-watch, These programmes have greatly enhanced my enjoyment of the world around us.

    I look forward to Srpingwatch 2010, I wonder if they are using Pensthorpe again..?

    The best time to take cuttings is when no one is looking.

    Bob Flowerdew.

  • Hi there

    Ditto, I was thinking the same, and even the extra programmes that they have on the side are just fact based.

    It is amazing what we learn about our subject without us delving in a minefield of books.

    Love the programmes and never tire of them at all.

    Regards

    Kathy and Dave

    Juno

    Springwatch 2009 was the 1st year I watched every episode and used the website quite a bit.

    My enjoyment also spread into Autumnwatch and Snow-watch, These programmes have greatly enhanced my enjoyment of the world around us.

    I look forward to Srpingwatch 2010, I wonder if they are using Pensthorpe again..?

  • I've been thinking about how the BBC has cut back on funding its programmes and how it has slaughtered the Gardening programmes, I'm just grateful that it continues to invest in its Natural History content.

    That's why I'm always keen to thank them for good programming such as Springwatch, as it all adds up for the future.

     

    Incidently.. The Springwatch website.. http://www.bbc.co.uk/springwatch/

    The best time to take cuttings is when no one is looking.

    Bob Flowerdew.

  • Blackbird

    Hi there

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    Cannot wait for this programme to appear now.

    It is my regular dose of wildlife happiness, and it is just the best could ever happen.

    Anyone else an avid watcher of this programme.

    Regards

    Kathy and Dave

     

    Thanks for the reminder Kathy.

    Regards Buzzard

    Nature Is Amazing - Let Us Keep It That Way

  • Hiya

    Yes I love the program, I did like Bill Oddie and was sorry he couldn't appear last year cos of illness, Hope he gets better soon,  but I quite like Chris, he is very knowledgable and the program is a great form of escapism and entertainment. Kate is very enthusiastic.  Don't mind Martin either - as long as it is only short bursts!! and as for dishy Simon King .... well enough said!!

    Definately one of the best progs on TV

    Chez

    You have no control over what life & people throw at you - but you have full control over how you deal with it!

  • Hi,

    I always look forward to springwatch/autumnwatch I like all the presenters, In their own way they all have something to contribute to the show.

    Littleowl

  • I hope the Springwatch forums do not keep being taken over by people moaning about what they don't like about the programs.  We all obviously enjoy nature, just enjoy the nature on the program, ignore anything that irritates or don't watch.  I find nature and wildlife uplifting in times of gloom, but the moaning does put a damper on the enjoyment sometimes.  I want to hear about peoples wildlife encounters, share knowledge, find answers to questions and generally enjoy being part of a 'community'. We all like to have a bit of a moan sometimes, but last year it did all get rather out of hand with personal remarks and criticism.

    By the way, does anyone know where Springwatch is based this year.  I was at Pensthorpe a couple of weeks ago, and there was no sign of any 'BBC action'.  Did see a brambling though, which was nice...  :)

    Get out there!

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