Iolo's Borderlands

scoutman replied on 10/04/2023 21:01

Posted on 10/04/2023 21:01

Just watched the first two episodes of this programme from BBC Wales. Iolo Williams explores the border of Wales/England from south to north. Well worth watching this excellent wildlife presenter, fantastic knowledge and brilliant photography. It's repeated on BBC2 England on Friday evening's for those who can't get BBC Wales, also on iplayer.

brue replied on 10/04/2023 21:31

Posted on 10/04/2023 21:31

Beautiful filming wasn't it, those walks on the tops! Loved the Nightjar photography too. I watched the Friday programme. 

Wherenext replied on 10/04/2023 22:32

Posted on 10/04/2023 22:32

He's an excellent guide and so enthusiastic no matter what he is watching or talking about. We've been to some of the sites, particularly here in North Wales and it's surprising to find them in such an industrial area but nature is great at reclamation.

It has been an enjoyable watch.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

mickysf replied on 11/04/2023 09:37

Posted on 10/04/2023 21:01 by scoutman

Just watched the first two episodes of this programme from BBC Wales. Iolo Williams explores the border of Wales/England from south to north. Well worth watching this excellent wildlife presenter, fantastic knowledge and brilliant photography. It's repeated on BBC2 England on Friday evening's for those who can't get BBC Wales, also on iplayer.

Posted on 11/04/2023 09:37

Thanks for the heads up SM. Iolo certainly is knowledgeable, a consummate presenter and a brilliant champion for all things nature related. I’ll hunt out this series today. 

Bakers2 replied on 11/04/2023 10:02

Posted on 11/04/2023 10:02

Watched the first and thought it brilliant. Love watching and listening to Iolo. I feel.his of the same cut as David Attenborough, just gentle.

Typing this as I sit in a sheltered spot listening to the larks above. What a difference 24 hours make to the weather! Glorious sun, chilly wind but lovely in the sheltered spots. Dog having a ball sniffing the headland and enjoying her morning too.

I feel like Iolo 🤣🤣🤣🤣

brue replied on 11/04/2023 10:18

Posted on 11/04/2023 10:18

Hate to say it I prefer this type of viewing to the DA variety, I can relate to the general scope and history. 

Fisherman replied on 11/04/2023 14:41

Posted on 11/04/2023 14:41

Have known Iolo for ever (so probably biased) and his presentations, off the cuff makes far better viewing than the autocue readers on the other so called canned wildlife programmes. Makes you wonder why the BBC has to fly in a presenter from South Africa when there are better people here on the doorstep. 

mickysf replied on 11/04/2023 18:18

Posted on 11/04/2023 09:56 by brue

Posted on 11/04/2023 18:18

Thanks for the link, brue. Iolo is an all round good egg. Ornithologist, environmentalist, conservationist, supporter of rewilding, a qualified paraglider, PADI Divemaster and a keen rugby player having played for most of his life and by all accounts still turns out on occasions. I wonder what position he plays, back row?

Couldn't disagree with any of this! 
https://www.nhbs.com/blog/an-interview-with-iolo-williams

brue replied on 11/04/2023 23:07

Posted on 11/04/2023 23:07

I'm not that interested in the personalities Micky but the programme contents and filming I did find interesting and inspiring. smile

vbfg replied on 12/04/2023 06:00

Posted on 11/04/2023 14:41 by Fisherman

Have known Iolo for ever (so probably biased) and his presentations, off the cuff makes far better viewing than the autocue readers on the other so called canned wildlife programmes. Makes you wonder why the BBC has to fly in a presenter from South Africa when there are better people here on the doorstep. 

Posted on 12/04/2023 06:00

Who are you referring to?

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