Bertie Gregory: why wildlife filmmaking can help protect nature

Bertie Gregory: why wildlife filmmaking can help protect nature

The renowned British wildlife filmmaker on his adventures filming the wildlife

Bertie Gregory has spent much of his life bringing people closer to the natural world. From a childhood passion for photographing animals to filming some of the planet’s most extraordinary creatures, he has built a career telling stories from nature’s frontline. In this special episode, recorded to mark World Environment Day, the BAFTA and Emmy-winning filmmaker joins Tom Whipple to talk about his life behind the camera and what it has taught him about our changing planet – and why the stories we tell about it matter more than ever.


Planet Hope is brought to you in paid partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. 


Guest: Bertie Gregory, Wildlife filmmaker, 2025 Rolex National Geographic Explorer of the Year and Rolex Testimonee

Host: Tom Whipple, science writer and special correspondent, The Times

Producer: Ethan Sills

Executive producer: Priyanka Deladia

Sound designer: David Crackles


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