Chris & Meg’s Wild Summer is coming to BBC later this month

BBC Studios Natural History Unit today announced its new series Chris & Meg’s Wild Summer. Premiering on BBC Two and iPlayer on Sunday 29 August at 20:30, this 6×30’ series will see Chris Packham and his step-daughter Megan McCubbin embark on an epic summer roadtrip across the country with one mission in mind: amazing wildlife encounters.

Growing up with her stepfather, Megan learnt to share his passion for the natural world from a young age inspiring her to become a naturalist herself. The road-trip will prove to be the perfect chance to reminisce about the wildlife encounters they shared when Megan was young. After living through lockdown together, the duo set off in their electric campervan going across the UK to travel through some of the country’s last untouched wildernesses, journeying through the untamed beauty of Wales, the North of England and Scotland.

Chris Packham said:

“The UK is a remarkable place to find wildlife and it’s only a weekend away! Megs and I have always been up for an adventure, some great wildlife and an ice-cream, so this sometimes hectic, always eclectic and wholly electric trip around our great-green backyard was bound to be a winner. We go, we see, we eat vegan sarnies and we savour the best of the UK’s wild spots and wildlife. Throw in some punk rock, vintage summer wear and the binoculars and you’ve got a road trip with a recipe for success!”

If you can’t wait for the 29th of August, you can catch Springwatch on iPlayer.