This month, BBC viewers will see Michaela Strachan, Chris Packham and Iolo Williams return to screens.
There’s good news for fans of the BBC show Winterwatch as the beloved series is making a comeback this month.
However, the long-running nature programme is having a huge shake-up when it returns on Tuesday night (January 20th). This comes after one of the presenters shared two things people can do to help save the planet.
For the first time, the programme’s main, live base will be broadcast from the Mount Stewart estate on the shores of Strangford Lough in Northern Ireland.
Detailing their decision to choose Mount Stewart as the location for Winterwatch 2026, the BBC highlighted that it’s cared for by the National Trust, describing it as a ‘wildlife treasure trove’.
They said: “Winterwatch is ready to showcase it like never before. Its mild, microclimate, ancient woodlands, rich wetlands and proximity to the beautiful Strangford Lough create the perfect stage for a winter spectacular.
READ MORE: Loose Women star flooded with support after heartbreaking family tributeREAD MORE: Loose Women’s Ruth Langsford ‘nervous’ as she shares career update
“Expect a dazzling cast of species and a host of seasonal behaviours as animals power through the toughest months of the year. Whether under crisp frosts or storm-laden skies, Mount Stewart teems with life.”
Returning to front the show once again are presenters Chris Packham, Michaela Strachan and Iolo Williams, who have detailed their excitement about filming in a new location.
Speaking about what people can expect to see in this series of Winterwatch, Chris described Northern Ireland as a ‘unspoilt’ part of the UK, having been visiting since the early 1990s.
**For the latest showbiz, TV, movie and streaming news, go to the new **Everything Gossip** website**
He said: “It’s magnificent in terms of its natural resources and it has some exceptional species. Obviously, since that time, some things have got worse, but some have got better, and so we’re going to celebrate those things that have improved.
“It’s got incredible coastal regions and loughs and a wonderful range of species, some of which we don’t see frequently across the UK, so very excited to be heading there.”
Throughout the series, BBC viewers will be guided through topical wild stories by the three presenters, including the likes of climate-driven changes in migration and the challenges local species face in a warming world.
Along with the live broadcast, there will also be a string of pre-recorded stories as the BBC said: “To celebrate winter beyond Northern Ireland and across the UK, Winterwatch will also showcase a range of pre-recorded films that document the season and the diverse species that inhabit our shores.
“We’ll be celebrating the passionate people going the extra mile to preserve and protect threatened wildlife.”
Winterwatch returns to BBC Two & iPlayer from Tuesday January 20th – Friday January 23rd at 7pm, across four nights.
