TV Career

With a career spanning nearly 40 years, Michaela Strachan has appeared across a wide range of television shows – from children’s morning programmes and pop culture to wildlife documentaries – collecting multiple BAFTAs along the way.

A true trailblazer, she has consistently broken new ground, embraced change, and challenged convention. All of this she has achieved while also navigating the demands and joys of being a mother.

From her 1986 debut on the children’s breakfast show The Wide-Awake Club to co-hosting the cult late-night TV show The Hitman and Her alongside Pete Waterman in 1988, Michaela’s career has flourished — her warm humour and natural charisma quickly cementing her popularity with audiences. She went on to spend 15 years presenting the BBC’s The Really Wild Show and a decade on Countryfile, becoming a household name and a trusted voice in wildlife and rural programming. Her work has also extended across a range of broadcasters, including National Geographic, Animal Planet, and ITV, among others.

For the past 12 years, Michaela has co-presented the hugely popular BBC ‘Watches’ series: Springwatch, Autumnwatch, and Winterwatch. One of the Britain’s most popular shows, the series will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2025.

Other credits include Orangutan Diary, Michaela’s Wild Challenge, The Great Penguin Rescue, Elephant Diaries, Shark Encounters, Extreme Conservation, Swimming In Sewage: Britain’s Water Scandal, Can You Feel It: How Electricity Changed the World, and Pilgrimage.

Speaker, Presenter and Host

Alongside her broadcast career Michaela is an ambassador passionately supporting a number of wildlife charities, including the Animals Asia Foundation and the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation, and as well Breast Cancer Now following her own diagnosis in 2014 . Over a decade later, she has come to embrace her scars and her journey is proof that, even in the face of adversity, we can rise, rebuild, and thrive.

With an extensive knowledge of wildlife and conservation, she is well equipped to provide insightful communication on all things nature. Warm, witty, and deeply relatable, Michaela is a perfect fit for women’s leadership events, health and wellbeing conferences, corporate inspiration sessions, and media festivals seeking a speaker who brings both heart and substance to the stage. Her genuine and engaging style keeps audiences entertained and informed throughout her engagements.

Michaela has never seen her gender as a limitation and has never shied away from opportunity. Her speaking leaves audiences uplifted, motivated, and ready to face their own challenges head-on.

Whether it’s a large international conference, trade show, corporate event, or bespoke private occasion, Michaela’s upbeat and friendly demeanour never fails to leave audiences feeling positive, uplifted, and informed.

Cancer Speaker

In 2014, Michaela Strachan’s cancer diagnosis was made as part of her routine mammogram. Subsequently, she underwent a double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery.

In June 2024, she appeared on BBC One’s Morning Live, discussing body image after cancer treatment. She shared her personal experience of learning to embrace her scars following a double mastectomy, hoping to encourage others on their cancer journeys .

Additionally, Michaela serves as an ambassador for Breast Cancer Now, a role she took on in 2014 after her diagnosis. She actively promotes the importance of regular mammograms and early detection, emphasising that early diagnosis significantly increases survival chances.

Keynote Talks

40 Years In TV: With almost 40 years in front of the camera, Michaela has build a remarkable career through live broadcasts, wild animal encounters, and filming in some of the world’s most unpredictable locations. She knows how to stay calm, flexible, and professional under pressure. In this talk, she shares behind-the-scenes stories and key takeaway about quick thinking, composure, and creating impactful moments, even when things go off script.

Sliding Doors and Resilience In the Spotlight: Michaela’s career is a testament to courage, curiosity, and adaptability. With grace, humour, and honesty, she has embraced change and defied convention. Never seeing her gender as a limitation or turning down an opportunity, she has seized every ‘sliding door’ moment with optimism. At nearly 60, Dancing on Ice made her face a fear head-on. She reflects on her experience and the power of saying yes to new adventures, no matter your age. From early fame to breast cancer survival, she has navigated life’s toughest moments while remaining hopeful and focussed and thriving.

Wildlife, Wonder, and the Power of Connection to Nature: Drawing on her decades of wildlife broadcasting, Michaela explores the importance of connecting with nature for mental health, sustainability, and a sense of purpose in a fast-moving world. Through vivid stories and personal insights, she shows how nature isn’t just something we watch – it’s something we need. Uplifting, thought-provoking, and full of wild wonder, this talk resonates with audiences with the word around them.

Four Decades of Fun: Michaela Strachan’s Ultimate TV and Wildlife Quiz: Michaela provides a unique and entertaining quiz that takes you on a journey through 40 years of pop culture, wildlife, and television – all seen through the lens of her extraordinary career. Hosted live by Michaela, this quiz is filled with fun, nostalgia, and video clips from her extensive archive. Whether you’re a long-term fan or just love a good challenge, this is a quiz that promises laughs, and a bit of friendly competition.

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