It’s cold, it’s a bit damp, and the nights feel loooong, which must mean Winterwatch is back on our screens – and popular presenter Iolo Williams returns to front it.
The Welsh nature lover has become a favourite with UK viewers, and with good reason. But what else has he been in over the years? How did he get into television, and is he married?
Iolo recently suffered a terrifying heart attack, which left him stranded and alone. Here’s everything you need to know.
Who is Winterwatch presenter Iolo Williams?
Iolo is a ornithologist-turned-TV presenter from Builth Wells in Wales. While Welsh is his first language, he’s also fluent in English. He’s best known for his wildlife shows on the BBC and Welsh broadcaster S4C.
In 2007, he was awarded an honorary fellowship of the Bangor University. Iolo worked for the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) for 14 years before he got his first taste of TV presenting.
The TV star also once revealed he was stunned to find out he’s got a big following in the LGBTQ+ community. He is known for frequently wearing shorts at work and has, as a result, caught the attention of some male viewers.
In 2008, he told Wales Online: “A friend of mine, a girl who lives in Newport, told me about one of her mates who is gay, and said they have an informal gay club.
“One thing they did was tape my S4C programmes wearing my tight shorts and would get together in a bar to watch it. I was a little bit surprised at first, but absolutely delighted. If they all watched my programmes it would probably double my audience!” So long as that’s the only thing that’s growing Iolo!
How old is Iolo Williams, and where is he from?
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