There was a little boy sat right at the front and he asked, ‘How many feathers has a vulture got?’ The difficult questions nearly all come from children, you never know what they’re going to ask. The BBC programme has returned with the likes of regular presenters Chris Packham, Iolo Williams, Gillian Burke and Michaela Strachan. What are the most bizarre situations you’ve found yourself in? We caught up with him just long enough to hear about the new Our Wildlife project he’s working on with Northumberland Wildlife Trust. Iolo is to walk the Welsh coastal paths in memory of his father, Dai Williams, who sadly died of Alzheimer's disease and he is calling on keen walkers to … ... G. J. Williams, Iolo Morganwg a Chywyddau'r Ychwanegiad (1926) G. J. Williams, articles in Y Llenor, 1922, 1924, 1927, 1928; G. J. Williams, Iolo Morganwg (Caerdydd 1956) He was educated at Rugby School and King's College, Cambridge. Captain Iolo Aneurin Williams (18 June 1890 – 18 January 1962), was a British author, journalist and Liberal Party politician. He increased the Liberal share of the vote, but still finished third. I’m always a little bit nervous about Q&As because I remember giving a talk many moons ago and asking for questions at the end. After making a second series, in 1999 Williams decided to leave the RSPB and pursue a full-time career in the media. Another tip for you though, if you are going to go out filming then go out with people who aren’t as fast as you. If I’d had to run then I knew I was faster than all the others, so I’d have been okay. Sobre; Alunos; Na mídia; Nossos cursos; Método; Material de apoio didático; Contato; Login He wasn’t good at history and he wasn’t good at maths, but if someone brought an engine in and took it to bits then he was the only one in that whole room who could have put that engine back together. We tend to be obsessed with tidiness and neatness in our gardens, which is a shame because it’s not good for wildlife. For more information and to book tickets visit www.nwt.org.uk, Sign up for our exclusive newsletters, competitions and offers and never miss out on the best from Living North, Website development by Consult and Design, When he’s not presenting Springwatch or Countryfile for the BBC, Iolo Williams is travelling the world filming exotic animals, Annie, Mark Watson and an exhibition by Antony Gormley. Author Chris... Shop small this Christmas thanks to the Living North Loves Local Gift Card Collection, FIVE FABULOUS INDEPENDENTS TO SUPPORT THIS CHRISTMAS, Five more fabulous independents to shop with this Christmas, Only in Malton: Where to eat, what to see and things to do, How William Kinread’s Career in Law Inspired His First Novel, A New Children’s Book by a North East Family Brings the Alphabet To Life, Five fabulous independents to shop with this Christmas. I pick their brains for the audience, but I’m learning new things as well. It’s all very well sitting people down in a room and talking, but there’s nothing better than going outside. Everybody can do it. It was an experience and a half, but these things happen. I didn’t leave college with the intent of going into TV, it just happened and every day I pinch myself and think, Iolo you’re a lucky, lucky lad. What have been the highlights of your career? You can also turn your garden into a little wildlife refuge – plant some natural wild flowers, a little orchard, a pond, put up nest boxes, put up a bird table, put boxes out for wasps and bees, or pile wood in a corner of the garden where hedgehogs can nest. Highlights would have to be seeing a blue whale off Iceland. They compost all their food waste, and recycle everything else, whilst always eating organic and local produce. [3], ‘WILLIAMS, Iolo Aneurin’, Who Was Who, A & C Black, an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing plc, 1920–2016; online edn, Oxford University Press, 2014 ; online edn, April 2014, British Parliamentary Election Results 1918-1973, FWS Craig, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Iolo_Aneurin_Williams&oldid=981304463, Liberal Party (UK) parliamentary candidates, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 1 October 2020, at 14:16. Captain Iolo Aneurin Williams (18 June 1890 – 18 January 1962), was a British author, journalist and Liberal Party politician. [1] Educated at Llanfyllin High School,[2] after gaining two A levels in Biology and French, he almost joined the British Army but instead went to North East London Polytechnic (NELP) – now the University of East London – graduating with a degree in ecology. Williams and his wife built a timber-framed home, fully insulated, double-glazed with energy-saving lightbulbs throughout. Plus, we will see the guest presenter and Chris’s stepdaughter Megan McCubbin make an appearance on the 2020 series as well. I gather that people will have the opportunity to ask their own burning questions at the Our Wildlife day on Sunday 27th September? We did and after that she was fine. We were filming grizzly bears that were feeding on salmon that had travelled up the river to spawn. That’s the amazing thing, through my work it has happened. So you knew from a young age that you had a passion for wildlife? I worked there for nearly 15 years, but then a new boss came along – we didn’t get on at all. To see that is a very humbling experience, because it reminds you of just how insignificant we are. You’ll get them hooked and even if they lose interest for a while, you’ve put that seed there and they’ll come back to it later in life. He was the brother of Ursula Williams who was also a Liberal politician. Oddly enough though if I’d not had that new boss then I’d probably still be working for the RSPB now. I’ve been to look for tigers three times (India, Siberia and Nepal) but apart from a tail I’ve never seen one in the wild. Background. This led to his making regular appearances in the media, making a name for himself as a leading expert on Welsh bird life.[2]. He tried to get me to move up into middle management, which meant giving up a lot of the field work and working in an office and I said it’s never going to happen, it’s not me. Sign up to our free weekly newsletters to receive exclusive offers, competitions and updates. Can you tell us a bit more about how you became a wildlife presenter? The obvious one is to join your local Wildlife Trust because you know that money is going to a really good cause and you get a lot from it too. [1], Williams was Bibliographical Correspondent of the London Mercury from 1920–39. It’s an odd time. When he’s not presenting Springwatch or Countryfile for the BBC, Iolo Williams is travelling the world filming exotic animals ... We were filming a mother and her cubs and we were a good distance away, but for no apparent reason the mother turned, looked at us and charged. He is most widely known as a popular member of the Springwatch, Autumnwatch and Winterwatch presenting team and for presenting series such as Wild Wales, Rugged Wales and Great Welsh Parks for BBC 2. [4] He received further honorary fellowships from Aberystwyth University in 2015[5] and the University of South Wales in 2017.[6]. [3] In 2007, Williams was awarded an honorary fellowship of the Bangor University. Williams and his wife Ceri live near the town of Newtown, Powys. The son of a headmaster school teacher, Williams was born in Builth Wells, Breconshire, but his family moved to Pembrokeshire, before moving to Montgomeryshire when he was aged five to live in Llanwddyn near Lake Vyrnwy. It’s so sad. Even being bitten by a dog and having to go to a local hospital was an experience. Do you adopt the same attitude with your own children? I was in Alaska, more than 10 years ago now, and we’d flown out into the middle of nowhere. [3] The couple have two sons (Dewi and Tomos);[1][2][7] and had two rescue dogs, Ianto and Gwen, who have both appeared in some of his television series. The only downside is that I’m away from home a lot and the responsibility of looking after my two boys falls to my wife. Did you have a fantastic time? That’s a tale and a half... It’s a fantastic island, but I went out for a run on the last day and I was bitten by a dog so I had to have eight anti-rabies injections out there. [7], Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), "Film actor, Rhys Ifans among University's Honorary Fellows! I was out there to do a recording for the radio and also to do a bit of a reckie because I’m being asked to lead tours more and more. In 2019 Williams became a regular presenter on Winterwatch, Springwatch and Autumnwatch on BBC Two. Yes, when they were at primary school, if I was doing something particularly interesting then I’d take them off school. My mum and dad were both teachers, but formal education isn’t for everyone. It’s the biggest animal that’s ever lived – it’s heart is the size of a Mini Cooper and a little two-year-old child could swim through the biggest arteries. A little closer to home is there anything we can do to protect the wildlife on our doorstep? He did not stand for parliament again. More and more people say have a look at it but don’t touch it, I’m all for youngsters picking things up and having a look at it, as long as they respect it, put it back where it was and treat it gently. ", "Wildlife television presenter Iolo Williams honoured as Fellow", "Naturalist and broadcaster Iolo Williams receives honorary fellowship", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Iolo_Williams&oldid=985193671, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds people, Pages using Infobox person with deprecated parameter home town, Wikipedia articles with WORLDCATID identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 24 October 2020, at 14:45. They key thing is to get them hooked young. Williams was born in Middlesbrough, the son of Aneurin Williams, who was a Liberal member of parliament. I’d done somethings for the media before, interviews for TV and such, and they asked me if I wanted to do some wildlife programmes for BBC and for Welsh TV. I remember when I was a little lad seeing pictures of polar bears, grizzly bears and blue whales and thinking that it would be great to see these animals, but it will probably never happen. My kids have grown up now and Dad isn’t a hero anymore, but that appreciation of the countryside and the wildlife is still with them. Share. I’d love to see tigers in the wild. 1924 was not a good election for the Liberals and he duly came a poor third. His son was the composer Edward Williams. People were asking great questions and I thought excellent I can answer these and then I said, ‘Okay, we’ve got time for one more’. Norfolk, Cornwall, Isle of Skye, Belfast, Walk and Discover tours. [1], After graduation, Williams worked on a farm and then in the timber trade, before joining the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) in 1985, staying for 14 years working in the field and as a regional co-ordinator. I said no. Yes it’s lovely. Get youngsters out looking in ponds for newts and dragonflies. Williams presented Rugged Wales, which aired on BBC Two on 13 and 20 March 2012. There are little steps that we can all take. It was fantastic. When I left I worked on a farm for a while, then I worked for the forestry, and at the beginning of 1985 I started working for the RSPB. She’s been fantastic because I couldn’t have done all of this without her. You get access to their reserves and a lot of information through the quarterly magazine. Q&A with Iolo Williams. I didn’t particularly like high school. His mother was an able woman and it may be gathered that it was she who taught him in his early youth. If they go out to a garden, a park or the seaside, they’ll see there’s so much magic out there for them to enjoy. Iolo Williams has been busy – not only is the Montgomeryshire naturalist preparing for a new series of BBC programme Autumnwatch, which will film near Machynlleth, but he is also celebrating the season of change with a new show on S4C. That was 16 years ago and it’s worked fantastically well for me. In 1997 he made "Visions of Snowdonia" with BBC Wales, which followed the lives of six people living and working on the slopes of the country's highest mountain. There’s nothing better than when you’re out looking at an animal or a bird and you’re with someone who knows that subject really well. But the thing is that he wasn’t thick.
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