Autumnwatch making epic return to screens next week after shock BBC axe
AUTUMNWATCH watch is making a return to the BBC after being axed earlier this year.
Fans of the beloved nature programme were left stunned when the Beeb announced it had been dropped from schedules.
However, the broadcaster has now revived the show for three specials.
Autumnwatch has joined forces with The One Show to screen the episodes that will air in a matter of days.
Chris Packham, Michaela Strachan and Gillian Burke will all return for the films, which broadcast next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
The presenters will join the flagship BBC One show from 7pm on those days, reporting from across the country.
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Teasing the specials, the Beeb said: "Viewers will see a variety of natural wonders, including the largest colony of Greater Horseshoe Bats in the UK, the annual red deer rut in the New Forest and the sounds of Tawny owls in Kielder Forest, Northumberland.
"Each VT will highlight the annual changes in animal behaviours throughout Autumn, as well as the work being done to protect the environment and local wildlife."
Jack Bootle, the Head of Commissioning for Specialist Factual at the BBC said: “I’m delighted that we’ve been able to join forces with The One Show to bring back Autumnwatch for these three seasonal specials.
"Alongside Springwatch and Winterwatch, these specials give us another opportunity to showcase the wonders of British wildlife across the UK with our audience.”
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Presenter Michaela Strachan said: “Autumn marks a beautiful transition in nature’s calendar and I’m delighted we can continue to bring this seasonal event to viewers across the UK and capture the wonders of British wildlife.”
The BBC faced a huge backlash from nature fans following their decision to axe Autumnwatch.
More than 100 complaints were lodged with the broadcaster, prompting them to defend its cancellation.
