Episode 1
Chris Packham, Michaela Strachan and Iolo Williams return for Winterwatch 2026, broadcasting live from the beautiful Mount Stewart estate on the shores of Strangford Lough. Wrapped in winter light, Mount Stewart is a haven for wildlife during the colder months, where land and sea meet in spectacular fashion. The team slow down and discover the quiet wonders of winter, from wading birds gathering along the lough to the hardy woodland residents thriving among ancient trees. Featuring expert insight, intimate encounters and those first magical moments of the season.
Directing
Susan Wills · Script Supervisor
Writing
Eleanor Hamilton · Story Developer
Henry Tamblin · Story Developer
Production
Carys Jones · Assistant Production Manager
Claire Whitehead · Researcher
Dulcie Arnold · Production Executive
Emily Mealing · Assistant Production Manager
Jack Baddams · Researcher
Jenni Iredale · Producer
Lauren Mistretta · Production Coordinator
Lucy Hodson · Producer
Lydia Tang · Producer
Maria Norman · Head of Production
Matt Andrews · Producer
Melanie Hoffman · Production Manager
Rachel Dunwoody · Producer
Rosemary Edwards · Executive Producer
Seth Daood · Researcher
Zoe Head · Production Coordinator
Camera
Alasdair Grubb · Camera Operator
Iain Simpson · Camera Operator
James Stevens · Camera Operator
Jo Charlesworth · Camera Operator
Mark Yates · Camera Operator
Nigel Bean · Camera Operator
Pat McKeeman · Camera Supervisor
Editing
Amy Fathers · Editor
Caroline Hamilton · Editor
Mark Thurkettle · Editor
Sound
David Poore · Music
Joe Price · Sound
Paul Stadden · Sound Supervisor
Tim Hunt · Sound
Lighting
Andy Milner · Lighting Technician
Barry O'Toole · Lighting Technician
Ian Young · Gaffer
Nigel Armstrong · Rigging Supervisor
Stephen Cleary · Lighting Technician
Crew
Ben Morrison · Digital Producer
Helen Bamberry · Digital Producer
Rakel Dawn Hanson · Digital Producer
Guest Stars (3)
Jack Baddams as Self - Presenter
Dara McAnulty as Self
Mark Yates as Self - Camera