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Springwatch's Michaela Strachan makes 'struggling' admission with co-star Chris Packham

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stars and have opened up about their dynamic as co-hosts, as they celebrate two decades of broadcasting together.

The pair, along with Iolo Williams, are back gracing television screens tonight from two fresh locations nestled in the Peak District and Northern Ireland.

Ahead of the new series, Michaela, 59, shed light on the behind-the-scenes aspects of the BBC programme during an interview with Bella Magazine.

When asked if there's ever a worry about the cameras not capturing any wildlife while on-air, she quipped: "When Chris goes on about a fly in a nest, we know we're struggling!

"Every year we're like, Oh my God, will we have enough?, but it's amazing what nature presents you with, and there are always stories to tell."

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Delving further into the live nature of Springwatch, Michaela expressed ease over being on camera with Chris.

"I'm so relaxed now, because most of the time it's Chris and I together and we pick each other up if we fall over," she revealed.

"And the audience love it when we go wrong! He can often go off on one and we have to grab him back."

Chris chimed in with his own perspective, adding: "I do find it hard to sort of concentrate on one thing for quite a long time and once I've peaked, then I am likely to start thinking about something else."

The pair's lengthy partnership has necessitated adjustments to each other's quirks and working styles.

Michaela says that her co-host's OCD and autism often prompts him to put his pen and pad in a specific order during their meetings.

"I'll just tweak them, which makes me sound cruel actually," she confessed.

Chris also admits that he enjoys teasing Michaela about her extensive use of programme cards.

"Michaela probably has about 20 per show, I have three [or] four. And she writes all this stuff on them, so I'm always teasing her about her diligence," he shared.

"But, we approach the job with a different type of professionalism."

For the upcoming series, the duo will broadcast live from Longshaw Estate in the Peak District, while their colleague Iolo delves into the wildlife of Northern Ireland, from urban areas to remote islands.

Craig Best, General Manager at the National Trust in the Peak District, expressed his excitement about hosting the Springwatch team for their milestone anniversary.

"I'm really looking forward to seeing the incredible wildlife you can find in the Peak District become the stars of the show this year," he remarked.

"The woodlands, grasslands, rivers and moorlands here support a huge variety of life and we work hard to care for these habitats to make sure birds, mammals and insects feel at home.

"The will be able to bring us fascinating footage of the well-known wildlife characters as well as those we know less about, or that are harder to spot.

"Hopefully that will give us a greater understanding and insight into why we need to protect this special landscape," he added, according to the National Trust.

Springwatch continues tonight at 8pm on BBC Two.

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