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Chris Packham opens up about Asperger’s in BBC documentary The Walk That Made Me

The Springwatch presenter stars in the documentary The Walk That Made Me

Chris Packham reveals a whole new side to his life in the BBC documentary The Walk That Made Me, where he opens up about his Asperger’s.

The TV star, 59, is a presenter, photographer and naturalist.

He’s best known for hosting Springwatch, which he’s done for eight years and counting.

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Chris Packham opens up about his Asperger's on his new BBC documentary
Chris Packham talks openly about his Asperger’s in his new BBC documentary (Credit: Splashnews)

When did Chris Packham first learn about his Autism?

Chris Packham was first diagnosed with Asperger’s in 2005.

He was working with a therapist at the time, who also told him he was suffering from severe depression.

The syndrome means people can struggle in social situations and have difficulty with human relationships.

Chris said previously it makes him “a little bit weird”.

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