Episode 1
Chris Packham, Michaela Strachan and Iolo Williams present the spectacular return of Winterwatch, kicking off the 2025 series from the RSPB Arne reserve on the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset. Nestled on the edge of Poole Harbour, Arne is one of the UK’s most important wildlife havens. From the bustling estuary to the ancient heathland, this is a look at the resilient characters that call this diverse landscape home. Featuring expert insight, up-close encounters and the season’s first breathtaking moments.
Directing
Susan Wills · Script Supervisor
Writing
Rakel Hanson · Story Developer
Production
Amy Harnett · Assistant Production Manager
Andy Strong · Researcher
Dulcie Arnold · Production Executive
Evelyn Smalley · Researcher
Francesca Maxwell · Production Manager
Jack Baddams · Researcher
John Bryans · Head of Production
Lauren Mistretta · Production Coordinator
Maria Norman · Head of Production
Matt Andrews · Producer
Morgan Webb · Production Trainee
Paddy Cloughlan-Allen · Producer
Rachel Buxton · Assistant Production Manager
Seth Daood · Researcher
Zoe Head · Production Coordinator
Camera
Alasdair Grubb · Camera Operator
Geraint Evans · Camera Truck
Henry Kirkwood · Camera Operator
Iain Simpson · Camera Operator
Jack Rawlinson · Camera Operator
James Stevens · Camera Operator
Jo Charlesworth · Camera Operator
Mark Yates · Camera Operator
Nigel Bean · Camera Operator
Pat McKeeman · Camera Supervisor
Richard Hopkins · Camera Operator
Scott Tibbles · Camera Truck
Editing
Caroline Hamilton · Editor
Jack Johnston · Editor
Mark Thurkettle · Editor
Paul Kiff · Editor
Sound
Alex Taylor · Sound
Andy Freeth · ADR & Dubbing
Angela Groves · ADR & Dubbing
David Poore · Music
Paul Stadden · Sound Supervisor
Tim Hunt · Sound
Lighting
Andy Milner · Lighting Technician
Ian Young · Gaffer
Crew
Emily Bates · Digital Producer