Autumnwatch: Chris Packham opens the 2022 series
Autumnwatch is set to return to our television screens, despite being cancelled by the BBC earlier this year.
In a shock return, the seasonal nature programme has teamed up with The One Show for three films starting on Tuesday 24 October.
In February this year, it was announced that the series would be axed in order for the BBC to concentrate its resources on “other content.”
The BBC confirmed in a statement: “These are challenging times financially and we need to make difficult decisions and focus our resources on content that has the highest impact.
“Sadly, this means that Autumnwatch will not be continuing. Instead, we are investing more money into Springwatch and Winterwatch, as they are most popular with audiences.”
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Hosts Chris Packham, Michaela Strachan, and Gillian Burke are all set to return.
However, Iolo Williams will not be appearing after being forced to pull out following major complications from surgery.
The 61-year-old shared that he suffered an “unexpected” heart attack which forced him to drop out of BBC’s Springwatch this year.
Earlier this year, the wildlife expert announced that he was undergoing surgery and would not be presenting on the BBC series but has since suffered complications.
Speaking to the BBC Radio Cymru, he revealed: “I had a heart attack and it was very unexpected.
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“I keep fit, I’ve been playing rugby ever since I was 45, and I run two to three times a week.”
However, the Welsh presenter also announced that he would be returning to BBC’s Winterwatch which is expected to be broadcast in January.
Speaking about Autumnwatch’s return, Michaela stated: “Autumn marks a beautiful transition in nature’s calendar and I’m delighted we can continue to bring this seasonal event to viewers across the UK and capture the wonders of British wildlife.”
The hosts will appear across numerous locations across the country exploring different rural animals, including annual red deer, tawny owls, and horseshoe bats.
The special Autumnwatch films will be shown on The One Show from October 24 until October 26 on BBC One.
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