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Blue Peter, the longest-running live children’s programme in the world, welcomes daredevil wildlife presenter Steve Backshall as a guest in this episode. Steve will discuss the latest season of his show, ‘Deadly 60,’ sharing his adventurous experiences and fascinating insights with the Cbbc audience. As a renowned wildlife presenter, Steve has built a reputation for […]

Blue Peter: Deadly Takeover with Steve Backshall...

On Friday, September 13, 2024, at 5:30 Pm, “Deadly 60” returns for Season 5 with an exciting episode titled “Braving the Bait Balls.” Steve Backshall embarks on a thrilling adventure as he sets out to discover one of the most spectacular wildlife events on the planet—bait balls. These mesmerizing gatherings of fish are so grand that they can even be spotted from space, making them a true natural wonder.

The quest for bait balls promises to be a challenge, as Steve knows that locating these elusive formations is no easy task. Viewers will join him on this journey, experiencing the highs and lows of wildlife exploration as he navigates through various terrains and encounters diverse marine life. The anticipation builds as Steve uncovers the secrets behind these extraordinary events and the role they play in the ocean’s ecosystem.

Fans of wildlife and adventure will not want to miss this episode, as...

Steve Backshall reportedly ''can't wait'' for his stint on 'Strictly Come Dancing' to come to an end. The 41-year-old TV presenter is said to be tired of trying to impress his professional dance partner Ola Jordan and is desperate to return to his job hosting wildlife show 'Deadly 60'. A source revealed: ''Steve has been telling people he can't wait to get back to the day job, he really isn't enjoying himself and has been really troubled by the show process. ''He has spent years tackling wild animals but Ola is one tough cookie he cannot crack.'' Steve - who has remained at...

BAFTA-winning naturalist Steve Backshall is the ninth celebrity to be confirmed for this year's Strictly Come Dancing.

He made the announcement today (August 25) live on BBC Breakfast.

Backshall won two BAFTAs in 2011, including Best Children's Television Presenter, and is best known for presenting Cbbc's flagship wildlife programme Deadly 60 and spin-off Deadly Pole to Pole. He is also a published author.

His career has seen him confront some of nature's most terrifying creatures, including diving with great white sharks, catching a king cobra and being bitten by crocodiles.

Backshall said that he considers Strictly to be more of a challenge than his naturalist work, saying: "My day job filming wildlife in jungles and swamps is nothing like as scary as what is ahead.

"I think Strictly Come Dancing is going to be my wildest challenge by far!"

He joins already-confirmed celebrities Frankie Bridge, Judy Murray, Alison Hammond, Thom Evans, Simon Webbe,...

London -- BBC Worldwide, the U.K. public broadcaster's commercial arm, has inked a deal for over 300 hours of BBC Earth content to land on the new free-to-air channel ProSieben Maxx in Germany. Shows to be scheduled as part of a BBC Earth branded block include Deadly 60, in which British naturalist, writer and television presenter Steve Backshall travels the world to track down the deadliest animals on the planet, and Life Below Zero, which follows four Alaskan households in different corners of the U.S. state as they battle to make it through a long, dark and freezing

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'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2', the final instalment of the hugely successful movie series about the schoolboy wizard – took home the Feature Film Award and the BAFTA Kids’ Vote in the Film category. The BAFTA Kids’ Vote competition attracted over 400,000 votes from seven to 14-year-olds and the other winners were, 'Good Luck Charlie' (Television), 'Just Dance 2' (Video Games) and 'Bin Weevils' (Website). Amanda Berry OBE, Chief Executive of BAFTA, said: “Getting young people interested in and engaged with film, television, video games and online media is a very important part of BAFTA’s charitable activity, which takes place all year round. We encourage engagement with the Kids’ Vote, giving children their voice and a website full of entertainment and interactivity, and we reward the spark of creativity – and hard work – with the BAFTA Young Game Designers competition. Just as importantly, the Awards...

Animated shows Peppa Pig and The Amazing World of Gumball were also awarded at the Bafta ceremony

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part Two was one of a host of double winners at the Bafta children's awards on Sunday night.

The movie adaptation of the boy wizard's final adventure scooped the feature film prize, beating the likes of Kung Fu Panda 2, Tangled and its own predecessor, Deathly Hallows Part 1.

The blockbusting release also triumphed in the film category of the Bafta kids' vote, chosen by more than 400,000 7- to 14-year-olds in an online poll.

"Harry Potter is part of popular culture," said Warwick Davis, who played the role of Professor Filius Flitwick in the films, and who accepted the award.

"The series is going to leave a legacy for generations of children to enjoy. Look at Star Wars; the original movies are 30 years old, but we talk about...

Talk about an awkward birthday surprise! To celebrate dad Hulk Hogan turning 58, Brooke Hogan brought him along as her date to the unveiling of a nude photo exhibit at Miami's Cafeina Lounge on Thursday. In the black-and-white portrait taken by Jordan Michael Zuniga, the 23-year-old poses completely nude while entrapped in a cage, a nod to the cruelty faced by animals. "I've always had a love for animals, and I've seen abuse firsthand. It ignited my passion for saving them even more," the star, who has a Pomeranian, told the Miami New Times. "The worst part is that they are voiceless in our world.