BBC Share Springwatch Unsprung Details

The BBC has announced Springwatch Unsprung which will support the upcoming series of Springwatch on BBC Two.

The series begins on the channel on 30 May for a three-week run. Springwatch Unsprung will be hosted by Chris Packham and will air live at 6.30pm Monday to Thursday, with a pre-recorded show on Friday.

The programme will set questions, challenges and calls to action for viewers as well as a chat section where Chris will host interviews and performances from guests. Amateur naturalists and professional wildlife experts will join the presenting team, in front of a live studio audience. For those watching at home, Unsprung will offer them the opportunity to share their favourite wildlife moments via social media through digital reporter Lindsey Chapman. The show will set quizzes and challenges as well as host Q&A sessions with each guest, who will face timed wildlife tests.

Adrian Padmore, Assistant Commissioner of Daytime and Early Peak, said: "Showing Springwatch Unsprung in this popular early evening slot will give viewers the opportunity to get even closer to the wildlife on their doorsteps. Through Chris's boundless enthusiasm for all things nature and Lindsey bringing up-to-the-minute online interaction, viewers will be right at the heart of this unique series that is a wonderful addition to BBC Two's schedule."

Chris Packham added: "Springwatch Unsprung is Springwatch with its hair down. On this show we want to make it easy for people to get out, spot wildlife and learn to recognise what is right on their doorstep. There will be plenty of opportunities for viewers who are passionate about wildlife to get involved, test their knowledge with the Q&As, and share their stories. Springwatch Unsprung is all about audience participation."

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(JP)