Join broadcaster and conservationist Philippa Forrester (Wild Woman: Empowering Stories from Women Who Work in Nature) to hear about the women who live and work in the wild: from the 16th-century botanist who circumnavigated the globe, to the modern-day women dealing with bears in Yellowstone, and those photographing caribou in the Arctic
Philippa Forrester’s broadcasting career spans three decades, including Robot Wars and Tomorrow’s World. For six years, Philippa worked in Wyoming before returning to live in the UK in 2020. Back home, she is rediscovering her own patch of wilderness and the joys of the English countryside, especially her favourite wild animal: otters. Philippa has published six books, including Wild Woman, Amazing Animal Journeys and On the Trail of Wolves. She presents sustainability podcast Conscious and a mini-documentary series on electric cars.
The Mission Theatre
