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Brian May resigns from RSPCA over farm animal welfare

Queen guitarist Brian May has resigned as vice president of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in the UK over what he called "appalling" animal welfare standards in farms certified under its scheme.

Music • 27 Sep 24

Chris Packham urges Taylor Swift to ditch private jet

Naturalist Chris Packham has urged pop superstar Taylor Swift to think of the "future of all of her young fans" while calling on her to stop travelling by private jet.

Taylor Swift • 21 Jun 24

Chris Packham given bodyguard following threats

Chris Packham says he has been given a bodyguard on BBC Two's Winterwatch after the show received "specific threats" aimed at him.

Television • 16 Jan 24

Chris Packham paid 'substantial' damages

Naturalist and television presenter Chris Packham has been paid "substantial" damages after being accused of writing a "death threat letter to himself" in an article published on a website, a High Court judge in the UK has heard.

Television • 06 Nov 23

What's on? Top TV and streaming tips for Monday

John C Reilly returns in Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty, Chris Packham examines the time when the Earth was first formed, and Confessions of a Cam Girl concludes.

Television • 06 Aug 23

What's on? Top TV and streaming tips for Monday

Naples '44 looks at life in the Italian city towards the end of WWII, Million Dollar Pigeons looks at that unique bird world, and the penultimate episode of The Sixth Commandment . . .

Television • 26 Jul 23

What's on? Top TV and streaming tips for Monday

There's new drama The Sixth Commandment, Victoria Coren Mitchell returns with Only Connect, University Challenge is back post-Paxman, while Chris Packham presents Earth, a history of our planet.

Television • 19 Jul 23

What's on? Top TV and streaming tips for Monday

Crime drama The Bay returns for a new run, Sharon Ní Bheoláin is back with the latest CrimeCall, Panorama looks at China's global surveillance operation, and there's a dinosaur night on BBC Four . . .

Television • 25 Jun 23

What's on? 10 top TV and streaming tips for Tuesday

There's the self-explanatory Dangerous Rise of Andrew Tate, a tasty Champions League tie, the return of The Equalizer and Katie Price's Mucky Mansion, and the live final of Glór Tíre . . .

Television • 21 Feb 23

Chris Packham to take three-month TV hiatus

Chris Packham says he is taking a three-month sabbatical from broadcasting and environmental campaigning work to give himself some "brain space".

Television • 28 Jan 23

Chris Packham: environment key in post-pandemic world

Springwatch presenter Chris Packham has said that he hopes people will establish a "new normal" once the coronavirus pandemic is over in order tackle environmental issues.

Chris Packham • 19 May 20

What's on? TV highlights for Tuesday

There's the season finale of Ray Donovan, Chris Packham looks at the impact of the planet's growing population, while there's a touch of chaos on Cold Feet . . .

Television • 21 Jan 20