Steve Backshall

Kirsten chats to explorer, writer, television presenter and dad of three Steve Backshall.

Show Notes

In this episode of Sixteen Summers, Kirsten chats to BAFTA-winning explorer, writer, television presenter and dad of three Steve Backshall about growing up as 'Manure Boy', sleeping on a Delhi garage floor and his life with Olympic rowing champion wife Helen Glover.

Steve opens up about his struggles at school, the time his 'best friends' stole his mum's car and his fears for the future of the planet.

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What is Sixteen Summers with Kirsten O'Brien?

Welcome to Sixteen Summers with Kirsten O'Brien - the podcast that wants to know the answer to one simple question: if you had to choose between the childhood you had, or the one you're giving your kids, which would you pick?

In this podcast TV and radio presenter Kirsten chats to famous faces such as Will Mellor, Jason Manford, Melinda Messenger and Steve Backshall about their childhoods and about how they tackle the challenges that come with being a parent.

And every episode ends with THAT big question.

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