In 2012 he joined the bbc athletics commentary team for the london olympic games, and has commentated at various events for them since. Steve backshall is a naturalist, writer, and television presenter. Steve backshall 12 episodes 20 2019 swimming with monsters. He has just six months to travel six continents and find 60 of the deadliest creatures on the planet for the 26part childrens bbc series of the same name which will air on bbc 1, cbbc, discovery and animal planet channels. Steve backshall is the hugely popular and fearless presenter of the bbc kids series deadly 60 and live and deadly. Steve backshalls latest book, looking for adventure, charts his progress from a boy obsessed with artefacts from png to national geographics adventurer in residence to popular tv naturalist. How can i contact steve backshall s management team or agent details. Wildlife tv presenter, adventurer, naturalist and writer steve backshall. The person was created in bagshot, surrey, the uk on 21st april 1973. Personal life of steve backshall, to whom he is married. Book 1 in the series is steve backshalls deadly series. Steve s year is full of spiders, crocodiles, snakes, sharks, stingrays, tigers, hawks and many more exciting creatures.
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He has presented on earth pulse on the national geographic channel, as well as the bbc childrens series steve backshalls deadly 60 and the really wild show, the primetime bbc series the one show, and the expedition series. Nmp live speaker bureau and celebrity booking agency. You should receive an email to confirm your subscription shortly. Please note, this is a reissue of steve backshalls deadly 60, formerly on the natural history list of new holland publishers. One of televisions busiest presenters, bafta awardwinning wildlife expert steve backshall has been passionate about the wild world ever since he could crawl. Steve backshall signs copies of his book deadly diaries at waterstones picadilly featuring. Getting deadly serious with steve backshall wanderlust. Book steve backshall and make your event standout we are a booking agent for steve backshall. A bumper book of favourite deadly facts about mammals, insects, reptiles and birds, perfect for animallovers and fans of the deadly series. Steve backshall is the hugely popular and fearless presenter of the childrens bbc series deadly 60, live and deadly, deadly 360 and deadly art. He has had his own season of programmes on eden television channel alongside legends david attenborough and bruce parry. How can i contact steve backshalls management team or agent details. A full colour annual packed with animals and adventure from wildlife enthusiast, tv presenter and childrens book bestseller, steve backshall. Steve backshall writer, broadcaster and naturalist news.
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Steve backshall and helen glover prepare to take on 125mile kayak race. While most of us will be relaxing over easter weekend, catching up with family and friends, steve backshall and helen glover will be taking part in a 125mile kayak race. The judge for our national young writers awards this year is none other than deadly 60 author and presenter, steve backshall. The 1970s were a pivot of change, it was an era of economic struggle, cultural change, and technological innovation. He is also the author of venom and steve backshalls deadly 60, the book that accompanied his tv series. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. This site uses cookies for analytics, personalized content and ads. His other bbc work includes being part of the expedition teams in lost land of the tiger, lost land of the volcano and lost land of the jaguar. Combining geography, wildlife and photography, it saw primary school children across britain taking wildlife photos and plotting them on a map of their schools area. Steve backshalls wild world aylesbury waterside theatre.
My take on that would be that actually those animals are of little or no danger to people specifically around the world. Desert canyon naturalist steve backshall visits oman, where he plans to drop nearly 400 metres into the deepest canyon in southern arabia. Discover book depositorys huge selection of steve backshall books online. Steve backshall and helen glover team up for 125mile kayak. Steve has circumnavigated the globe time and again, venturing into the sinai desert, completing the israeli paratroopers selection course, catching anacondas, vipers and cobras and making the ten great dives of the world, for the longrunning series earthpulse. Ordnance survey blog steve backshall archives ordnance. Favourite deadly facts by steve backshall books hachette australia. Helen glover and steve backshall attend the 16th bt sport. There will be a book signing area at the show, but to avoid the crowds, you can preorder a signed copy now. Deadly 60s steve backshall will be signing copies of his.
In this remarkable book, steve backshall offers an unflinching account of his adventures into these uncharted territories around the globe, in search of world firsts. Due to this childhood interest, the vast, untamed wildness of papua new guinea was where backshall forged his. Steve also gives fantastic creative writing and storytelling tips that can be used in the classroom. Deadly pole to pole diaries steve backshalls deadly series by steve backshall 21 may 2015. Backshall began working as a writer for publisher rough guides, and is an author on their indonesia guide. Steve backshall motivational speakers speakers corner. Tv presenter steve backshall needs no introduction following his performances on tv series such as deadly 60 and lost land of a wide variety of insects, reptiles and amphibians use toxins to subdue their prey or to stop becoming prey to another predator.
Stephen james backshall mbe born 21 april 1973 is a baftawinning english naturalist, writer and television presenter, best known for bbc tvs deadly 60. In march 2019, steve backshall, along with liz bonnin and chris packham, presented a fourpart series blue planet live on bbc one. With steve backshall, aldo kane, katy fraser, mark sharman. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Steve backshalls most poisonous creatures, steve backshall new holland 20.
Backshall was seen diving live with great hammerhead sharks, tiger sharks, bull sharks and reef sharks from the shark sanctuary of bimini. Discover the worlds most extraordinary creatures in the second deadly factbook from bafta award winning deadly tv presenter steve backshall. Aug 24, 2016 helen glover and steve backshall open up about their wedding next month during appearance on this morning. Booking steve backshall will go down a storm at your special event. By continuing to browse this site, you agree to this use. Steve backshall is the naturalist who reaches parts of the world others just cant reach. I love steves enthusiasm for his subject matter and the stories in this book are good. Expedition with steve backshall tv series 2019 imdb. Watch this session to learn about the wonders of the natural world, the environment and conservation. People are inherently fascinated by animals considered to be deadly.
Stephen james backshall mbe is a baftawinning english naturalist, writer and television presenter, best known for bbc tvs deadly 60. Steve backshall has become one of the biggest names in factual tv, with the hunky host of the bafta winning nature show deadly 60 becoming a. But after a rainyday visit to an exhibition of artefacts from papua new guinea, it was a question that began to obsess the sevenyear old backshall. Baftawinning wildlife presenter steve backshall is best known for his work on cbbcs deadly 60 and deadly pole to pole. If you love to watch his tv programs, are inspired by his adventures or cant put down his latest book then this is the competition for you. Steve backshall annual 2017 by steve backshall, hardcover.
Agent details, along with key contact information, can be found in the handbook, an online resource for accessing celebrity contact details. He has worked for the national geographic channel and the discovery channel. He has just six months to travel six continents and find 60 of the deadliest creatures on the planet for the 26part childrens bbc series of the same name which will air on bbc. Steve backshall talks about his adventures, expeditions, his new novel tiger wars and his last book, looking for adventure. Steve backshall is an adventurer, natural history tv presenter, public speaker and author. August 2014 book of the month tv presenter steve backshall tells a cracking adventure set in a remote and treacherous corner of siberia as saker and sinter do everything they can to sabotage an illegal oil pipeline. Go diving show preorder signed copies of books from. Steve backshall full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Steve backshall list of movies and tv shows tv guide. Steve backshalls father in law is jimmy glover steve backshalls mother in law is rachel glover steve backshalls grandmother in law is joan tucker steve backshalls brother in law is benjamin glover steve backshalls brother in. Adventurer, presenter, conservation advocate and writer, steve backshall, discusses his novels and the animal kingdom that inspires him. The 46 years old naturalist dated almost a year to olympic gold medalist, helen glover, who is 35 years old. Aug 18, 2011 and, steve backshall was no different.
His eventful life is well documented and he recently hit the headlines after being bitten by a caiman live on camera. Baftawinning naturalist steve backshall presents wildlife television programmes for the bbc, is the author of the falcon chronicles novels, and is appearing in strictly come dancing. Steve backshall, author of ghosts of the forest and tiger wars, answers his fans questions. Steve backshall august 28, 20 i am doing my best not to base my reaction to the badger cull on childhood nights sat by our local setts praying for a black and white face to emerge, or on the joy every time i find a thick guard hair clinging to lowslung barbed wire, that bearlike pawprint in my local woods, the christmas morning. After writing for rough guides and filming documentaries for national geographic he became a key member of the expedition team for the hit series, lost land of the jaguar, lost land of volcano and lost land of the tiger. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over.
Are you looking to speak with a representative of steve backshall. We are a booking agent for steve backshall, and can arrange for him to entertain your guests. Host steve backshall travels the world seeking out adventurous expeditions such river rafting in the himalayas, trekking through the jungles of south america and climbing mountains in the middle east. Human beings have an unhealthy obsession with any animal that can maim or mutilate, and those that deliver venom are obviously high on our fascination list. Steve backshall will be signing copies of his book in tunbridge wells. Jul 02, 2015 a bumper book of favourite deadly facts about mammals, insects, reptiles and birds, perfect for animallovers and fans of the deadly series.
I have bought this book for my 8 year old nephew, 6 year old son and my 5 year old nephew also all of them are big deadly 60 fans as am i. Previous to this, steve was on our screens in the twopart series extreme mountain challenge bbc two and fierce itv. Steve backshall, the naturalist and writer famous for appearing on bbc tvs deadly 60, was born in bagshot, surrey, england. Our exclusive celebrity database gives you access to the contact details of steve backshalls management team. Wildlife presenter and intrepid traveller steve backshall is encouraging youngsters to get outside with his new book deadly. Explore books by steve backshall with our selection at. The couple got married in september 2016 exactly after a year of engagement. His other bbc work includes being part of the expedition. As the bbc naturalist steve backshall says in his introduction. Packed with fascinating facts and drawing on steves own amazing experiences, this is the second factfilled deadly guide for. Deadly 60s steve backshall at longleat safari park. In the scorching desert heat, steve and his team will explore an area where no human has ever set foot.
Buy steve backshall s wildlife adventurers guide by steve backshall isbn. Steve backshall never used to think about his loved ones in moments of danger. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Book 2 steve backshalls deadly series 40 paperback steve backshall.
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