Wild Lives

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Saving the Amazon one bee at a time, with Dr Rosa Vásquez Espinoza

October 15, 2026

Dr Rosa Vásquez Espinoza’s work with stingless bees in the Peruvian Amazon led to them becoming the first insect anywhere in the world to be protected by legal rights. Born in Peru, Rosa is a chemical biologist, and a descendent of Andean and Amazonian people, who passed their knowledge of natural healing down to her. As well as combining her scientific and Indigenous understanding of nature, Rosa is a conservationist, and a science communicator and storyteller who shares her passion for the...

Wild Lives is back for Season 2!

October 08, 2026

Wild Lives, the podcast from the team at BBC Wildlife Magazine is back for Season 2! Hosted by BBC Wildlife editor Paul McGuinness, Wild Lives returns with more incredible stories from the people who work and live on the frontlines of the natural world. We speak with Peruvian chemical biologist and conservationist Dr Rosa Vasquez Espinoza, about combining science with her ancestral knowledge of indigenous Amazonian and Andean healing. We also hear from deep sea explorer Jeffrey Marlow abo...

Telling wild stories, with Hamza Yassin

April 19, 2026

Wildlife cameraman and presenter Hamza Yassin became a household name in the UK when he won Strictly Come Dancing in 2022. Born in Sudan, Hamza moved to the UK as a child, and is one of the best-loved natural history filmmakers on our screens, whether that be in front or behind the lens. Hamza loves to share his passion for the natural world through his storytelling, which is often aimed at children, but is increasingly finding an adult audience. We chat with Hamza about how children some...

How do I get in touch with Wild Lives?

Wild Lives is hosted by Paul McGuinness. Its publicly listed email is podcasts@immediate.co.uk. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Wild Lives?

The publicly listed email for Wild Lives: podcasts@immediate.co.uk.

How many listeners does Wild Lives have?

Podseeker estimates Wild Lives reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Wild Lives?

Wild Lives typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Demonstrated work in the natural world: conservationists, scientists, wildlife filmmakers/photographers, natural history educators, authors (often with a recent book or public-facing project), museum/interpretation founders, or prominent guides with a track record of engaging the public. Guests typically have both credibility in wildlife/environment topics and an ability to communicate them to a broad audience. Common among recent guests: Published books or major public-facing works (e.g., nature writing); Notable media/wildlife communications experience (e.g., filming/presenting); Leadership roles in conservation initiatives or educational outreach. Recent guests include Hamza Yassin, Lucy Lapwing, and Ned Suesat-Williams.

How hard is it to get booked on Wild Lives?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Wild Lives cover?

Recent episodes cover Conservation, Nature, Wildlife, Science, and Biodiversity. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.