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Chris Packham: The Walk That Made Me

Chris Packham explores his past as he walks a familiar path in the Hampshire countryside. Chris cut his teeth as a naturalist in this beautiful corner of England.

Chris Packham explores his past as he walks a familiar path in the Hampshire countryside. Chris cut his teeth as a naturalist in this beautiful corner of England. The journey evokes intimate memories from his childhood.

Wandering along the River Itchen and Itchen Navigation, Chris explains the importance of natural surroundings when it comes to our wellbeing. His journey stirs up powerful and difficult memories from his own struggles with mental health issues. Walking with a hand-held 360-degree camera, Chris heads north, starting a few miles outside Southampton and ending up at Winchester Cathedral. Following the path of one the oldest waterways in the country, he meets those who live, work and play in the area.

Chris discusses the joy that water brings to wild swimmers. He also observes local enthusiasts as they maintain centuries-old farming practices by flooding a local meadow. Along the way he reveals some of the difficulties of living with Asperger’s Syndrome and offers thoughts on mental health that may help others.

59 minutes

Last on

Mon 2 May 2022 20:00

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Chris Packham
Director Cy Chadwick
Executive Producer Tony Parker

Broadcasts

  • Fri 9 Jul 2021 21:00
  • Wed 28 Jul 2021 20:00
  • Sun 1 Aug 2021 17:30
  • Mon 16 Aug 2021 01:40
  • Sun 27 Feb 2022 21:00
  • Mon 2 May 2022 20:00

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