Springwatch star’s fraught relationship with ‘begging’ mum living in council house

Springwatch presenter Bill Oddie might have forged an incredible career for himself as a BBC presenter, but his life before ...

'I tried to kill myself after being axed from BBC Springwatch – one thing saved me'

When Springwatch launched in 2005, it was presented by Bill Oddie, Kate Humble and Simon King. But come 2008, Bill was sensationally axed from the programme and replaced by Chris Packham. He was ...