Springwatch presenter Michaela Strachan has opened up about behind-the-scenes disagreements with co-host Chris Packham, revealing they have 'heated debates' over the show's content. Speaking at her one-woman show in London, Strachan described a row over Packham's wish to film a dead bird decomposing, which she felt would traumatise viewers.
Strachan, who has been a Springwatch presenter since 2009, said she won that argument but noted that such clashes are part of their process to ensure the best programme. 'We argue about the content,' she explained, adding that younger researchers were shocked to see them fighting.
The 60-year-old also shared how Packham supported her during her breast cancer battle in 2014. She had a double mastectomy seven weeks before the series started and broke down in a morning meeting. Packham was the only one who noticed and offered encouragement, telling her they could finish the series together.
Strachan and Packham first worked together on the BBC children's series The Really Wild Show in the 1990s, establishing a partnership that has lasted over 35 years. Their on-screen chemistry has been a key factor in Springwatch's success.
