Topic: Nature

Sophia Herod

Sophia Herod is a nature and science presenter, best known for her work with BBC Weather and BBC News. With experience across live television, radio, podcasts, and digital media, Sophia brings a versatile and engaging approach to storytelling that makes science accessible and enjoyable for all audiences.

Combining her degree in Natural Hazards, encompassing Meteorology, Climate, Geology, and Astronomy, with her natural curiosity and warmth, Sophia has developed a strong following online – her content on the planetary parade has reached over 35 million views across platforms.

Within the BBC, Sophia has worked with various teams, including Countryfile, Newsround, Social, BBC Ideas and BBC Bitesize. She produced and presented a mini-series on planetary weather and co-hosted a global live broadcast on the lunar eclipse, where she interviewed guests and shared her expertise with audiences around the world.

Alongside her broadcasting career, Sophia works closely with young climate activists, delivering live talks and workshops, including for Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs, a climate-art charity empowering youth voices. She also visits schools to inspire young people and share insights into weather, science, and her work at the BBC.

Sophia began her broadcasting journey as a reporter for BBC local radio, hosting live events and engaging directly with communities. In 2023, she made the move to television as a BBC Weather presenter and has since continued to grow as a trusted and dynamic science communicator.

Sophia is a highly accomplished Keynote Speaker on Climate, Meteorology and wider Scientific themes, and a high-calibre Event Host and Moderator.

Jonathan Scott

Jonathan Scott is best known as co-presenter of the BBC television series Big Cat Diary, Big Bear Diary and Elephant Diary, as well as, most recently Lions: The Truth.

Jonathan’s and his wife, Angela, are also award-winning photographers. Their images have appeared in books and magazines around the world, including National Geographic, Geo, Geographical, BBC Wildlife, Digital Photography, Outdoor Photography.

Their latest books have been Antarctica: Exploring a Fragile Eden (2007) and a behind-the-scenes book about the Big Cat Diary series, called Stars of Big Cat Diary (2009). Other books by Jonathan include The Leopard’s Tale (1985); The Great Migration (1988); Painted Wolves (1991); Kingdom of Lions (1992) and Jonathan Scott’s Safari Guide to East African Birds (1998).

When they are not filming or writing, Jonathan and Angela lead small groups of fellow travellers to destinations worldwide. They are UK Patrons of the Galapagos Wildlife Trust, and Jonathan is UK Patron of the Rhino Ark, the Cheetah Conservation Fund, and The Simeon Trust, as well as serving for many years on the Editorial Board of the East African Wildlife Society, and the Conservation Board of Friends of Conservation.

He is also a member of the African Lion Working Group – affiliated to the IUCN Cat Specialist Group.