Meet Colin

Hello and welcome to another series of Living The Wildlife. My name is Colin Stafford-Johnson and I'm delighted to be introducing my fourth series. I'm really excited to hear what you, the viewers, think of the new programmes. I have had a fantastic time making these wildlife programmes in Ireland since July.

What I really hope is that everyone can learn something new and maybe get involved in nature in some way. There are lots of ways you can do this, by reporting a jellyfish washing up on your local beach, to leaving a wild patch with some nettles for your butterflies or joining a wildlife group.

We are always on the lookout for new and different animals and stories that we haven't covered before. So if you think you have an idea or want to get in touch, you can call the office 096 30011 or e-mail me on info@gmtv.ie

Colin Stafford-Johnson (Biography)
Colin Stafford-Johnson specialises in Wildlife Documentary making and over the last ten years has been involved in some of the most highly acclaimed wildlife productions in the world. Most recently, his credits have included the BBC Planet Earth series and award winning Mississippi - Tales of the Last River Rat.Many of his films have focused on big cats in particular and has spent almost 600 days filming tigers in India. Colin's work has taken him all over the world and seen him work in varying environments, from mountains, to deserts to rainforests.In the past Colin has worked mostly on Super 16mm but now increasingly he shoots on High Definition.

Recent Projects include: Living the Wildlife - Series 1, 2 & 3 Presenter, Cameraman & Co-Director. Produced by GMTV for RTÉ. New Irish Wildlife series where wildlife cameraman, turned presenter, Colin Stafford Johnson takes to the road across Ireland in search of all sorts of wildlife and a few characters that share his passion for nature.

Broken Tail's Last Journey: Director & Presenter, produced by Crossing The Line Films for IFB, RTÉ & CBCFeature documentary following wildlife Cameraman, Colin Stafford Johnson as he travels through India, piecing together the story of Broken Tail - one of the planet's most famous wild Tigers.

Recent Projects Include:
• Living the Wildlife - Series 1, 2 & 3 Presenter, Cameraman & Co-Director
Produced by GMTV forRTÉ
New Irish Wildlife series where wildlife cameraman, turned presenter, Colin Stafford Johnson takes to the road across Ireland in search of all sorts of wildlife and a few characters that share his passion for nature.

• Broken Tail Director & Presenter
Produced by Crossing the Line Films for IFB, RTÉ & CBC
Feature documentary following wildlife Cameraman, Colin Stafford Johnson as he travels through India, piecing together the story of Broken Tail one of the planet's most famous wild Tigers.

• Planet Earth 'Jungles' BBC Natural History Unit
Director of Photography - Jaguar

• Tiger's Fortress, Natural World, BBC
Director of Photography - Nominated for an Emmy and an award at Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival for Cinematography

• Monkeys of the Rock, Wildlife on One, BBC
Director of Photography

• Danger in Tiger Paradise, Natural World, BBC
Director of Photography

• Ultimate guide to Tigers, Discovery
Principal photographer

• Mississippi - Tales of the Last River Rat, BBC
Principal photographer
Winner in cinematography at Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival

• Desert Tigers, NHK
Director of Photography