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Chris Packham

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NanKate Tue 10-May-16 11:34:21

I really like Chris Packham and heard him interviewed recently, he came over as a sensitive man and all fell into place when he said he was on the autistic spectrum.

He said the advantage for him is that he can be out with his partner (she runs the Zoo in Shanklin on the I of W) she will comment on something she has seen in a field and he says he can remember the whole field in his mind's eye and identify the fauna and flora. He sees his type of autism as an advantage.

I too listened to today's programme and can recommend it.

LullyDully Tue 10-May-16 11:20:17

I have always found Chris Packham rather annoying and pedantic on the T V. He is on the autistic spectrum and suffers from depression.

His autobiography is being read by him at 9.45 on radio 4 this week .

Well worth a listen and has given me some insight into this brilliant but seemingly egocentric character term.