Writer and broadcaster steve backshall embarks on one of his most dramatic expeditions ever. Here comes trouble good tv and parenting too at the start of fierce itv steve backshall stands on an overhanging rock at the top of a vertiginous waterfall, chest puffed out, legs slightly apart, like a matador, or cristiano ronaldo teeing up a free kick. Steve backshall motivational speakers speakers corner. Baftawinning wildlife presenter steve backshall is best known for his work on cbbcs deadly 60 and deadly pole to pole.
A t the start of fierce itv steve backshall stands on an overhanging rock at the top of a vertiginous waterfall, chest puffed out, legs slightly apart, like a matador, or cristiano ronaldo. Previous to this, steve was on our screens in the twopart series extreme mountain challenge bbc two and fierce itv. Steve received critical acclaim for his canoeing expedition of one of the worlds wildest rivers, the baliem in new guinea, for down the mighty river with steve backshall bbc two. If youve always wanted to visit the arctic, join me and 12 other guests in august 2017 in. Steve backshall was born in bangshot, surrey, england in. In 2017 the bbc premiered another twopart documentary following backshalls expedition to new guinea called down the mighty river with steve backshall, a twopart series japans northern wilderness presented by backshall and his wife helen glover and threepart series wild alaska live, copresented by liz bonnin and matt baker, that aired in. One of the best known and loved tv presenters in the uk, steve backshall is an expert naturalist, public speaker and author, leading some exclusive safaris with us. Taking on six epic adventures to guyana, mexico, namibia, indonesia, australia and south africa, the naturalist will be encountering some of the worlds most. This book was recommended to me by a nine year old boy who professes to hate reading so for me it is already a winner.
Steve backshall and helen glover team up for 125mile. Steve backshall and helen glover married last year. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Organised by wildlife holiday specialists natural world safaris, i will be on hand in each location offering expert advice to help you enjoy every wildlife encounter. Deadly annual 2014 steve backshalls deadly series by steve. Steve backshall gets fierce for new itv series michael darling fri, february 19 11. Steve backshall on racing a komodo dragon in itvs fierce.
Steve backshall gets fierce for new itv series news tv. With an elite team of rock climbers, steve attempts the first ascent of an unclimbed wall on a. New pbs series expedition with steve backshall features. Steve backshall honorary graduates university of exeter. Hes travelled to over 100 countries around the world making first asc. Steve backshall on new tv series fierce this morning youtube. Depending on how you look at it, steve backshall is either incredible brave or totally bonkers and likely a good dollop of both. He joined the strictly come dancing lineup for the 2014 series. We chatted with steve to find out about his amazing adventures and how they have influenced his writing.
Hi steve, whats the most amazing animal youve encountered. Steve backshall will explore the world in search of some of the planets fiercest. Steve backshalls deadly 60 accompanies the cbbc television series of the same name, and follows wild life expert steve backshall on a round the world trip to document sixty deadly creatures. One of the best known and loved tv presenters in the uk, steve backshall is an expert naturalist, leading some exclusive. He has journeyed to 101 countries around the world, come nose to nose with tiger sharks and tiger snakes, faced down charging elephants and gunwielding drug barons, caught over 500 species of snake, come close to being swallowed by a humpback whale, and tours the. Steve backshall likes to live on the edge you see, so hes off venturing into uncharted territory in pursuit of new discoveries and world firsts. With a deep love for animals and wildlife, backshall is an ideal speaker for discussing sustainability, the environment and adventure as well as being a highly competent events host. Watch fierce online full episodes of season 1 yidio. Steve backshall on racing a komodo dragon, roughing it and his ideal holiday the heman of natural history encounters fearsome predators in his new itv series fierce share on facebook. The survival of the fittest or in this case the fiercest was caught on camera in itvs fierce, presented by adventurer extraordinaire steve backshall. Steve backshalls extreme mountain challenge dave channel. There have been too many to pick just one, but one of the most remarkable creatures was a humboldt squid, which we. His mission is to ascend one of venezuelas tepui an ancient, tabletop mountain.
Presenter steve backshall comes facetoface with some of the worlds fiercest animals for a new itv show. Steve backshall about steve backshall adventurer, natural history tv presenter, public speaker and author. Fierce is a tv show on british national television from itv1 with an average rating of 3. Steve backshall tells eamonn and ruth about tracking down some of the worlds most.
Below the jungles of mexico, they push further and deeper than anyone has. Steve backshall on new tv series fierce this morning. The judge for our national young writers awards this year is none other than deadly 60 author and presenter, steve backshall. Dont miss fierce starting this tuesday 19th april 8pm on itv. Series 1 episode 10 steve leads a team into the largest unexplored cave network on earth. Steve backshall is the naturalist who reaches parts of the world others just cant reach. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Steve backshall on new tv series fierce this morning this morning.
Tv naturalist steve backshall on new itv show fierce presenter steve backshall comes facetoface with some of the worlds fiercest animals for a new itv show. I am thrilled to announce that next year i will be heading to kenya and the arctic circle, leading two trips you can join me on. Helen glover and steve backshall finally decide on sons name and its adorable. The minecraft skin, steve backshall, was posted by skwunyplumb. Steve backshall will explore the world in search of some of the planets fiercest animals. Deadly annual 2014 by steve backshall hachette childrens group isbn 10 1444006568 isbn containing brand new material from steve backshall, this is a fierce, fun and factfilled compilation of quizzes, puzzles and activities featuring dea. Team gb gold medal rower helen glover kisses steve. Ive spent a lot of time in this part of the borneo rainforest, and it is one of the most vibrant, colourful places you can. Press releases press centre the itv hub the home of itv. His mission is to explore venezuelas tepuis ancient, sheersided mountains, lost worlds cut off from the jungle below. The series will also be available on dvd from pbs distribution at shop.
In his new itv show fierce, the presenter pulls the same trick. Fierce sees bafta award winning tv naturalist steve backshall seeking out the worlds most fierce animals in this brandnew commission for itv, his first for the broadcaster. Explore books by steve backshall with our selection at. Steve backshall is an adventurer, wildlife expert, writer and broadcaster. In six epic adventures to guyana, mexico, namibia, indonesia, australia and south africa, hell be getting up close and.
Steve backshall reveals he cried when he proposed to. After spending a week deliberating on their baby boys name, helen glover and steve backshall have chosen the. Stephen james backshall mbe born 21 april 1973 is a baftawinning english naturalist, writer and television presenter, best known for bbc tvs deadly 60. Episode 1 steve backshalls extreme mountain challenge. Steve backshall tells eamonn and ruth about tracking down some of the worlds most venomous snakes and the planets largest. Adventurer and naturalist steve backshall embarks on one of the most dramatic and dangerous expeditions ever filmed by a bbc crew. Awardwinning wildlife expert, television presenter and afterdinner speaker, steve backshall is best known for copresenting blue planet live, facing deadly 60 and making appearances on shows such as springwatch. Steve backshall svalbard safari guide by natural world. Ralph bower cameraman cv 17 natural history network. Tv naturalist steve backshall on new itv show fierce. Steve backshall comes face to face with some of the scariest creatures on the planet.