Farm 999: Badger Baiters Tracked and Race Against Wildfire
10:15 am - 10:45 am, Friday, April 10 on BBC One London (1)
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Badger Baiters Tracked and Race Against Wildfire
In Northern Ireland, a devastating wildfire tears through the Glens of Antrim, threatening farmland, homes and livestock. As flames spread across the hills, the fire service battle to save buildings, animals and livelihoods. With a drone team and the Irish Air Corps called in, it becomes a race against time to stop the blaze before it consumes everything in its path. In Richmond, North Yorkshire, police close in on a brutal gang of badger baiters, after a tip-off from a local Rural Watch group leads officers to a car full of suspects and a horrific crime scene
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Cast & Crew
Steph McGovern
(Presenter)
Paul Colgan
(Reporter)
Richard Weller
(Series producer)
Tracie O?Neill
(Executive producer)
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Did You Know..
Steph McGovern
(Presenter)
Born:
May 31, 1982
in
Middlesborough
Best Known For:
Presenting BBC Breakfast.
Early-life:
Stephanie Rose McGovern was born on May 31, 1982 in Middlesbrough. During her teen years, she was awarded an Arkwright Engineering Scholarship for her potential to be a future leader in the engineering sector. She then went on to study Science Communication and Policy at University College London.
Career:
McGovern did work experience on the BBC's Tomorrow's World programme before getting a part-time job as a researcher in current affairs. After graduating from university, she became the main producer for daily financial news on Radio 4's Today programme and later the lead producer for business news on various BBC news programmes, working alongside business editor Robert Peston. McGovern made her debut as a presenter in 2012 on BBC Breakfast. She became the show's main business presenter, as well as an occasional co-host for the main show. Other TV shows she has worked on include Pocket Money Pitch, Shop Well for Less?, Can Britain Have a Pay Rise? and Watchdog.
Quote:
'If there is one thing my experiences have taught me it's that you have to be true to yourself. People will like you more.'
Trivia:
She is a former champion Irish dancer.
Paul Colgan
(Reporter)
Richard Weller
(Series producer)
Tracie O?Neill
(Executive producer)
