https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/sep/18/derek-vs-derek-farming-film-documentary-derek-gow-derek-banbury?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
Maybe there is hope after all?
#rewilding #chrispackham #davidattenborough #green
Maybe there is hope after all?
#rewilding #chrispackham #davidattenborough #green
‘The man’s a psychopath when it comes to hedgerows’: Derek vs Derek, the unexpectedly heartwarming doc about farmers at war
One Devon farmer, called Derek, is committed to rewilding his land. His neighbour, also a Derek, tends cattle and crops. What happened when a film-maker decided to follow the bickering pair?
www.theguardian.com
September 18, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Is Chris Packham ACTUALLY Autistic?
YouTube video by Ted Shiress
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September 14, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Just summer?
2800 heat-related deaths occurred in Britain in 2 months. Heat and dry soil destroyed 2.5 million tonnes of British crops this year.
Sign to call for a national screening of the Climate Emergency Broadcast - lnkd.in/eDi8bG8H Then go to a screening lnkd.in/e_vB5MHi
Image - ChrisPackham
2800 heat-related deaths occurred in Britain in 2 months. Heat and dry soil destroyed 2.5 million tonnes of British crops this year.
Sign to call for a national screening of the Climate Emergency Broadcast - lnkd.in/eDi8bG8H Then go to a screening lnkd.in/e_vB5MHi
Image - ChrisPackham
August 15, 2026 at 12:08 PM
Just summer?
2800 heat-related deaths occurred in Britain in 2 months. Heat and dry soil destroyed 2.5 million tonnes of British crops this year.
Sign to call for a national screening of the Climate Emergency Broadcast - lnkd.in/eDi8bG8H Then go to a screening lnkd.in/e_vB5MHi
Image - ChrisPackham
2800 heat-related deaths occurred in Britain in 2 months. Heat and dry soil destroyed 2.5 million tonnes of British crops this year.
Sign to call for a national screening of the Climate Emergency Broadcast - lnkd.in/eDi8bG8H Then go to a screening lnkd.in/e_vB5MHi
Image - ChrisPackham
11/11
Look, all we want is to live in society with dignity and respect without the constant invalidation and scrutiny of our existence, experiences, and worth.
Is it really too much to ask?
#autismawareness #neurodiversesolidarity #disabilityawarness #chrispackham
Look, all we want is to live in society with dignity and respect without the constant invalidation and scrutiny of our existence, experiences, and worth.
Is it really too much to ask?
#autismawareness #neurodiversesolidarity #disabilityawarness #chrispackham
August 14, 2026 at 8:37 PM
11/11
Look, all we want is to live in society with dignity and respect without the constant invalidation and scrutiny of our existence, experiences, and worth.
Is it really too much to ask?
#autismawareness #neurodiversesolidarity #disabilityawarness #chrispackham
Look, all we want is to live in society with dignity and respect without the constant invalidation and scrutiny of our existence, experiences, and worth.
Is it really too much to ask?
#autismawareness #neurodiversesolidarity #disabilityawarness #chrispackham
10/?
...and had been a guest speaker at a Palestine Solidarity event. My economic output is not the sum of of my worth as a human being and neither is yours.
#autismawareness #neurodiversesolidarity #disabilityawarness #chrispackham
...and had been a guest speaker at a Palestine Solidarity event. My economic output is not the sum of of my worth as a human being and neither is yours.
#autismawareness #neurodiversesolidarity #disabilityawarness #chrispackham
August 14, 2026 at 8:36 PM
10/?
...and had been a guest speaker at a Palestine Solidarity event. My economic output is not the sum of of my worth as a human being and neither is yours.
#autismawareness #neurodiversesolidarity #disabilityawarness #chrispackham
...and had been a guest speaker at a Palestine Solidarity event. My economic output is not the sum of of my worth as a human being and neither is yours.
#autismawareness #neurodiversesolidarity #disabilityawarness #chrispackham
9/?
I've also held down jobs without getting fired, earned a 2.1 on my Bachelor's Honour's degree in Creative Practice and Enterprise, published a poetry collection, ...
#autismawareness #neurodiversesolidarity #disabilityawarness #chrispackham
I've also held down jobs without getting fired, earned a 2.1 on my Bachelor's Honour's degree in Creative Practice and Enterprise, published a poetry collection, ...
#autismawareness #neurodiversesolidarity #disabilityawarness #chrispackham
August 14, 2026 at 8:35 PM
9/?
I've also held down jobs without getting fired, earned a 2.1 on my Bachelor's Honour's degree in Creative Practice and Enterprise, published a poetry collection, ...
#autismawareness #neurodiversesolidarity #disabilityawarness #chrispackham
I've also held down jobs without getting fired, earned a 2.1 on my Bachelor's Honour's degree in Creative Practice and Enterprise, published a poetry collection, ...
#autismawareness #neurodiversesolidarity #disabilityawarness #chrispackham
8/?
I was diagnosed with autism at the age of 3-4 years old, struggled with socialising with people, sensory overload, and masking to the point where I've had episodes of identity crises, and severe autistic burnout.
#autismawareness #neurodiversesolidarity #disabilityawarness #chrispackham
I was diagnosed with autism at the age of 3-4 years old, struggled with socialising with people, sensory overload, and masking to the point where I've had episodes of identity crises, and severe autistic burnout.
#autismawareness #neurodiversesolidarity #disabilityawarness #chrispackham
August 14, 2026 at 8:32 PM
8/?
I was diagnosed with autism at the age of 3-4 years old, struggled with socialising with people, sensory overload, and masking to the point where I've had episodes of identity crises, and severe autistic burnout.
#autismawareness #neurodiversesolidarity #disabilityawarness #chrispackham
I was diagnosed with autism at the age of 3-4 years old, struggled with socialising with people, sensory overload, and masking to the point where I've had episodes of identity crises, and severe autistic burnout.
#autismawareness #neurodiversesolidarity #disabilityawarness #chrispackham
7/?
...the higher powers that be like the government shift the blame from the systems that are clearly not working to the individuals themselves, like they believe the general public chose to struggle.
#autismawareness #neurodiversesolidarity #disabilityawarness #chrispackham
...the higher powers that be like the government shift the blame from the systems that are clearly not working to the individuals themselves, like they believe the general public chose to struggle.
#autismawareness #neurodiversesolidarity #disabilityawarness #chrispackham
August 14, 2026 at 8:30 PM
7/?
...the higher powers that be like the government shift the blame from the systems that are clearly not working to the individuals themselves, like they believe the general public chose to struggle.
#autismawareness #neurodiversesolidarity #disabilityawarness #chrispackham
...the higher powers that be like the government shift the blame from the systems that are clearly not working to the individuals themselves, like they believe the general public chose to struggle.
#autismawareness #neurodiversesolidarity #disabilityawarness #chrispackham
6/?
...people with debilitating conditions that can't work in ways society expects them to, and people who genuinely need benefits and would struggle without them.
#autismawareness #neurodiversesolidarity #disabilityawarness #chrispackham
...people with debilitating conditions that can't work in ways society expects them to, and people who genuinely need benefits and would struggle without them.
#autismawareness #neurodiversesolidarity #disabilityawarness #chrispackham
August 14, 2026 at 8:28 PM
6/?
...people with debilitating conditions that can't work in ways society expects them to, and people who genuinely need benefits and would struggle without them.
#autismawareness #neurodiversesolidarity #disabilityawarness #chrispackham
...people with debilitating conditions that can't work in ways society expects them to, and people who genuinely need benefits and would struggle without them.
#autismawareness #neurodiversesolidarity #disabilityawarness #chrispackham
5/?
...and stripped back services, the media and politicians blame the people themselves: the children struggling to cope in schools, families spending years fighting for the most basic SEND support, ...
#autismawareness #neurodiversesolidarity #disabilityawarness #chrispackham
...and stripped back services, the media and politicians blame the people themselves: the children struggling to cope in schools, families spending years fighting for the most basic SEND support, ...
#autismawareness #neurodiversesolidarity #disabilityawarness #chrispackham
August 14, 2026 at 8:26 PM
5/?
...and stripped back services, the media and politicians blame the people themselves: the children struggling to cope in schools, families spending years fighting for the most basic SEND support, ...
#autismawareness #neurodiversesolidarity #disabilityawarness #chrispackham
...and stripped back services, the media and politicians blame the people themselves: the children struggling to cope in schools, families spending years fighting for the most basic SEND support, ...
#autismawareness #neurodiversesolidarity #disabilityawarness #chrispackham
4/?
It doesn't help that the systems in place that are supposed to help the most vulnerable in our society are failing us. But instead of blaming the NHS waiting times, inaccessible schools and workplaces...
#autismawareness #neurodiversesolidarity #disabilityawarness #chrispackham
It doesn't help that the systems in place that are supposed to help the most vulnerable in our society are failing us. But instead of blaming the NHS waiting times, inaccessible schools and workplaces...
#autismawareness #neurodiversesolidarity #disabilityawarness #chrispackham
August 14, 2026 at 8:24 PM
4/?
It doesn't help that the systems in place that are supposed to help the most vulnerable in our society are failing us. But instead of blaming the NHS waiting times, inaccessible schools and workplaces...
#autismawareness #neurodiversesolidarity #disabilityawarness #chrispackham
It doesn't help that the systems in place that are supposed to help the most vulnerable in our society are failing us. But instead of blaming the NHS waiting times, inaccessible schools and workplaces...
#autismawareness #neurodiversesolidarity #disabilityawarness #chrispackham
3/?
But the danger of that type of thinking is that they either infantilise or baby autistic people, or they put too much demands and expectations on autistic people, which can lead to severe autistic burnout.
#autismawareness #neurodiversesolidarity #disabilityawarness #chrispackham
But the danger of that type of thinking is that they either infantilise or baby autistic people, or they put too much demands and expectations on autistic people, which can lead to severe autistic burnout.
#autismawareness #neurodiversesolidarity #disabilityawarness #chrispackham
August 14, 2026 at 8:22 PM
3/?
But the danger of that type of thinking is that they either infantilise or baby autistic people, or they put too much demands and expectations on autistic people, which can lead to severe autistic burnout.
#autismawareness #neurodiversesolidarity #disabilityawarness #chrispackham
But the danger of that type of thinking is that they either infantilise or baby autistic people, or they put too much demands and expectations on autistic people, which can lead to severe autistic burnout.
#autismawareness #neurodiversesolidarity #disabilityawarness #chrispackham
2/?
When people talk about autism, they usually use the linear kind of thinking where they use outdated phrases like 'high and low functioning' autism.
#autismawareness #neurodiversesolidarity #disabilityawarness #chrispackham
When people talk about autism, they usually use the linear kind of thinking where they use outdated phrases like 'high and low functioning' autism.
#autismawareness #neurodiversesolidarity #disabilityawarness #chrispackham
August 14, 2026 at 8:20 PM
2/?
When people talk about autism, they usually use the linear kind of thinking where they use outdated phrases like 'high and low functioning' autism.
#autismawareness #neurodiversesolidarity #disabilityawarness #chrispackham
When people talk about autism, they usually use the linear kind of thinking where they use outdated phrases like 'high and low functioning' autism.
#autismawareness #neurodiversesolidarity #disabilityawarness #chrispackham
1/?
Yesterday, I made a video on Instagram that talks about how developmental psychologist Uta Frith said how Chris Packham can't be autistic because he articulates himself so well when he's speaking.
#autismawareness #neurodiversesolidarity #disabilityawarness #chrispackham
Yesterday, I made a video on Instagram that talks about how developmental psychologist Uta Frith said how Chris Packham can't be autistic because he articulates himself so well when he's speaking.
#autismawareness #neurodiversesolidarity #disabilityawarness #chrispackham
August 14, 2026 at 8:18 PM
1/?
Yesterday, I made a video on Instagram that talks about how developmental psychologist Uta Frith said how Chris Packham can't be autistic because he articulates himself so well when he's speaking.
#autismawareness #neurodiversesolidarity #disabilityawarness #chrispackham
Yesterday, I made a video on Instagram that talks about how developmental psychologist Uta Frith said how Chris Packham can't be autistic because he articulates himself so well when he's speaking.
#autismawareness #neurodiversesolidarity #disabilityawarness #chrispackham
I did a video of this, which you can watch on my Instagram page, but Bluesky had a problem compressing it.
But speaking as an autistic woman, it doesn't change the fact that neurodiverse people should be treated with respect and dignity.
#autismawareness #neurodiversity #chrispackham #neurodiverse
But speaking as an autistic woman, it doesn't change the fact that neurodiverse people should be treated with respect and dignity.
#autismawareness #neurodiversity #chrispackham #neurodiverse
August 13, 2026 at 10:26 AM
I did a video of this, which you can watch on my Instagram page, but Bluesky had a problem compressing it.
But speaking as an autistic woman, it doesn't change the fact that neurodiverse people should be treated with respect and dignity.
#autismawareness #neurodiversity #chrispackham #neurodiverse
But speaking as an autistic woman, it doesn't change the fact that neurodiverse people should be treated with respect and dignity.
#autismawareness #neurodiversity #chrispackham #neurodiverse
In light of Professor Dame Uta Frith's comments on Chris Packham not being autistic, she's setting the dangerous assumption that autistic people are not intelligent or articulate. She needs to be held accountable for her dangerous statements.
#autisticawareness #neurodiversity #chrispackham
#autisticawareness #neurodiversity #chrispackham
August 13, 2026 at 10:23 AM
In light of Professor Dame Uta Frith's comments on Chris Packham not being autistic, she's setting the dangerous assumption that autistic people are not intelligent or articulate. She needs to be held accountable for her dangerous statements.
#autisticawareness #neurodiversity #chrispackham
#autisticawareness #neurodiversity #chrispackham
Is there not some equivalent to the Goldwater rule (for american psychiatrists) that applies in this situation? Are there no professional ethical standards for British psychologists? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goldwat...
#autism #utafrith #chrispackham
#autism #utafrith #chrispackham
Concerning to see Prof Uta Frith, (not a diagnostic professional), deciding that Chris Packham is not autistic..& in the Times. Describing it as 'absurd' that he has a diagnosis, because he can communicate well on TV (!)
I think "unwise" sums up my view.
www.thetimes.com/life-style/h...
I think "unwise" sums up my view.
www.thetimes.com/life-style/h...
The autism expert who says people are being misdiagnosed
Uta Frith helped to build the theory of the ‘autistic spectrum’. Now she’s under fire for saying it’s reached the point of being meaningless
www.thetimes.com
August 12, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Is there not some equivalent to the Goldwater rule (for american psychiatrists) that applies in this situation? Are there no professional ethical standards for British psychologists? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goldwat...
#autism #utafrith #chrispackham
#autism #utafrith #chrispackham
Apparently, Chris Packham can’t be autistic because he is too good a communicator. It’s called masking. It is mentally and emotionally exhausting. And we have to do it to survive in a world set up for neurotypical people. #autism #neurodivergence #ChrisPackham
August 12, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Apparently, Chris Packham can’t be autistic because he is too good a communicator. It’s called masking. It is mentally and emotionally exhausting. And we have to do it to survive in a world set up for neurotypical people. #autism #neurodivergence #ChrisPackham
Chris Packham has been doibg science and nature on TV since my kids were little and they are all grown up now...he used to have a amazing punk hairstyle too. Carry on the good work Chris ... #ChrisPackham
August 12, 2026 at 8:02 AM
Chris Packham has been doibg science and nature on TV since my kids were little and they are all grown up now...he used to have a amazing punk hairstyle too. Carry on the good work Chris ... #ChrisPackham
Just finished watching the #Evolution series on BBC2. Utterly enthralling. #ChrisPackham is so egaging I could watch him all day. And for once CG worked wholly in support of the script, really helping me to visualise the concepts being explored. License fee full-value in 6 stunning episodes. ❤️
August 10, 2026 at 9:24 PM
Just finished watching the #Evolution series on BBC2. Utterly enthralling. #ChrisPackham is so egaging I could watch him all day. And for once CG worked wholly in support of the script, really helping me to visualise the concepts being explored. License fee full-value in 6 stunning episodes. ❤️
Thought I was watching a fairly interesting show on Evolution only for them to thrown in the last 5mins "Oh yeah, and we used Generative AI!" Despite making allusions to the climate crisis and survival of the human race.
Do better #BBC and #ChrisPackham 😒
Do better #BBC and #ChrisPackham 😒
August 10, 2026 at 9:04 PM
Thought I was watching a fairly interesting show on Evolution only for them to thrown in the last 5mins "Oh yeah, and we used Generative AI!" Despite making allusions to the climate crisis and survival of the human race.
Do better #BBC and #ChrisPackham 😒
Do better #BBC and #ChrisPackham 😒
Stunning fact from Evolution with #chrispackham.
If the meteor that killed off the dinosaurs 65million years ago had struck 30 seconds later it would have landed in much deeper water. Much less devastation, no 15 year winter. Everything on earth would be different & humans might not exist!
If the meteor that killed off the dinosaurs 65million years ago had struck 30 seconds later it would have landed in much deeper water. Much less devastation, no 15 year winter. Everything on earth would be different & humans might not exist!
August 8, 2026 at 10:23 AM
Stunning fact from Evolution with #chrispackham.
If the meteor that killed off the dinosaurs 65million years ago had struck 30 seconds later it would have landed in much deeper water. Much less devastation, no 15 year winter. Everything on earth would be different & humans might not exist!
If the meteor that killed off the dinosaurs 65million years ago had struck 30 seconds later it would have landed in much deeper water. Much less devastation, no 15 year winter. Everything on earth would be different & humans might not exist!
Love a bit of #ChrisPackham so will be watching #Evolution on I-player today
August 4, 2026 at 9:17 AM
Love a bit of #ChrisPackham so will be watching #Evolution on I-player today
Yet another brilliant episode in #bbc #evolution series. #chrispackham is an excellent presenter and the underlying narrative and graphics are top-notch. Last night’s episode on “intelligence” really got me thinking!! (😜). Well done to all concerned. TV at its best…
August 4, 2026 at 8:07 AM
Yet another brilliant episode in #bbc #evolution series. #chrispackham is an excellent presenter and the underlying narrative and graphics are top-notch. Last night’s episode on “intelligence” really got me thinking!! (😜). Well done to all concerned. TV at its best…
BBC naturalist Chris Packham is pushing for an EastEnders cameo to boost climate awareness. He imagines addressing locals after an environmental disaster, warning of a crisis that mainstream media often downplays. #ClimateChange #EastEnders #ChrisPackham
July 24, 2026 at 1:42 PM
BBC naturalist Chris Packham is pushing for an EastEnders cameo to boost climate awareness. He imagines addressing locals after an environmental disaster, warning of a crisis that mainstream media often downplays. #ClimateChange #EastEnders #ChrisPackham