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Michaela Strachan
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Biography Highlights
- Wildlife TV Icon: Known for hosting Springwatch and The Really Wild Show for over 30 years.
- Versatile Presenter: Has worked across BBC and Channel 5, captivating diverse audiences.
- Conservation Champion: Actively promotes global wildlife and environmental causes.
- History-Making Finalist: Oldest contestant to reach the Dancing on Ice final, inspiring women to embrace new challenges.
Biography
Michaela Strachan: One of the UK’s most popular broadcasters and an uplifting and energetic speaker.
Following an incredible 30-year career, Michaela is one of the most familiar faces on British television.
For the past 12 years, Michaela has co-presented the hugely popular BBC ‘Watches’ series: Springwatch, Autumnwatch, and Winterwatch. One of the most popular shows on British television, Springwatch 2024 is currently showing on BBC Two.
Last year, Michaela filmed Ice Age, a three-part documentary with Steve Backshall; Swimming in Sewage: Britain’s Water Scandal and Digging for Treasure for Channel 5. She also presented Extreme Conservation in The Maldives and Turkey for BBC World.
Prior to this, Michaela spent fifteen years presenting the BBC’s The Really Wild Show and ten years on Countryfile.
Michaela is totally brilliant at encouraging people to get outside and sharing the importance of keeping active to improve mental and physical health. She recently set a new record on Dancing on Ice as the oldest contestant to reach the final, proving that age is just a number. After being awarded runner-up, she shared, “It’s been an amazing journey… I’ve done it for the older women!”
Her effervescent personality and enthusiasm for conservation, the natural world, and motivational speaking make her an entertaining guest speaker, host, and compere. Michaela is an outstanding choice for awards ceremonies, corporate events, and conferences, where her authenticity, energy, and ability to inspire success and empowerment shine through.
Whether discussing her career, wildlife, or overcoming challenges, Michaela captivates audiences with her engaging storytelling and infectious enthusiasm. She leaves attendees feeling positive, uplifted, and ready to step out of their comfort zones.
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Popular Talks
Springwatch/ Career Talk
Michaela will be speaking about ‘Springwatch Filming’ with funny anecdotes and behind the scenes highlights.
Michaela Strachan's Really Wild Adventures Show
Michaela’s one-woman show adapted from her children’s book, Michaela Really Wild Adventures a wild journey of snakes, sharks, elephants and whales. This is a fun whistle-stop interactive show full of rhyme, music, humour and lots of fascinating wildlife facts.
Michaela'S
TESTIMONIALS
James Newman
Fundraising Manager,
Essex Wildlife Trust
Bolton School
Essex Wildlife Trust,
Books

Michaela Strachan's Really Wild Adventures: A book of fun and factual animal rhymes
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