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. Taking on six epic adventures to guyana, mexico, namibia, indonesia, australia and south africa, the naturalist will be encountering some of the worlds most. We chatted with steve to find out about his amazing adventures and how they have influenced his writing. 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. Steve backshall tells eamonn and ruth about tracking down some of the worlds most venomous snakes and the planets largest. 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. Watch fierce online full episodes of season 1 yidio. Ralph bower cameraman cv 17 natural history network. In six epic adventures to guyana, mexico, namibia, indonesia, australia and south africa, hell be getting up close and. 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. Steve backshall reveals he cried when he proposed to. The minecraft skin, steve backshall, was posted by skwunyplumb.
Steve backshall and helen glover team up for 125mile. He joined the strictly come dancing lineup for the 2014 series. 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 gets fierce for new itv series michael darling fri, february 19 11. 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. The 6x60 series takes steve on six epic adventures to guyana, mexico, namibia, indonesia, australia and south africa, where along the way he encounters the worlds most. New pbs series expedition with steve backshall features.
Steve backshall gets fierce for new itv series news tv. Steve backshall will explore the world in search of some of the planets fiercest animals. His mission is to explore venezuelas tepuis ancient, sheersided mountains, lost worlds cut off from the jungle below. Below the jungles of mexico, they push further and deeper than anyone has. 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. Series 1 episode 10 steve leads a team into the largest unexplored cave network on earth. Steve backshall on new tv series fierce this morning this morning.
Hi steve, whats the most amazing animal youve encountered. Hes travelled to over 100 countries around the world making first asc. Hard rock body cute face nice smile he s def in the group of smokin hot naturalist,explorer on tv, next to bear grylls, dave salmoni,jeff corwin. 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. In his new itv show fierce, the presenter pulls the same trick. Steve backshall motivational speakers speakers corner. Fierce is a tv show on british national television from itv1 with an average rating of 3. Press releases press centre the itv hub the home of itv. Writer and broadcaster steve backshall embarks on one of his most dramatic expeditions ever. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Dont miss fierce starting this tuesday 19th april 8pm on itv. 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.
Presenter steve backshall comes facetoface with some of the worlds fiercest animals for a new itv show. Deadly annual 2014 steve backshalls deadly series by steve. The survival of the fittest or in this case the fiercest was caught on camera in itvs fierce, presented by adventurer extraordinaire steve backshall. There have been too many to pick just one, but one of the most remarkable creatures was a humboldt squid, which we.
Steve backshall on new tv series fierce this morning youtube. 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. My names steve backshall and this is fierce, he says. 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. Baftawinning wildlife presenter steve backshall is best known for his work on cbbcs deadly 60 and deadly pole to pole.
Team gb gold medal rower helen glover kisses steve. The judge for our national young writers awards this year is none other than deadly 60 author and presenter, steve backshall. 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. Adventurer and naturalist steve backshall embarks on one of the most dramatic and dangerous expeditions ever filmed by a bbc crew. 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. Steve backshall was born in bangshot, surrey, england in. Explore books by steve backshall with our selection at. Tv naturalist steve backshall on new itv show fierce. 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.
Steve backshall is the naturalist who reaches parts of the world others just cant reach. Helen glover and steve backshall finally decide on sons name and its adorable. Episode 1 steve backshalls extreme mountain challenge. If youve always wanted to visit the arctic, join me and 12 other guests in august 2017 in. Previous to this, steve was on our screens in the twopart series extreme mountain challenge bbc two and fierce itv. 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 svalbard safari guide by natural world. After spending a week deliberating on their baby boys name, helen glover and steve backshall have chosen the. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page.
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. 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. 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. Steve backshall honorary graduates university of exeter. One of the best known and loved tv presenters in the uk, steve backshall is an expert naturalist, leading some exclusive. Stephen james backshall mbe born 21 april 1973 is a baftawinning english naturalist, writer and television presenter, best known for bbc tvs deadly 60. Steve backshall comes face to face with some of the scariest creatures on the planet. Steve backshall is an adventurer, wildlife expert, writer and broadcaster. Itv studios steps up european drama play at berlinale with presales of the epic prerome. Depending on how you look at it, steve backshall is either incredible brave or totally bonkers and likely a good dollop of both. Steve backshall will explore the world in search of some of the planets fiercest. Would you like to proceed to the app store to download the waterstones app. Steve backshall and helen glover married last year. Steve backshall on new tv series fierce this morning.
Steve backshall on racing a komodo dragon in itvs fierce. The series will also be available on dvd from pbs distribution at shop. His mission is to ascend one of venezuelas tepui an ancient, tabletop mountain. With an elite team of rock climbers, steve attempts the first ascent of an unclimbed wall on a. Steve backshall tells eamonn and ruth about tracking down some of the worlds most.
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