The Planthunters
The Planthunters
Plants, People & Pioneers – An Extraordinary Natural History Adventure
Join acclaimed naturalist and BBC Radio Merseyside’s Naturewatch presenter Anthony Brandreth for a captivating journey through time and across continents, as he brings to life the thrilling tales of the world’s greatest botanical adventurers.
In The Planthunters, you’ll uncover the fascinating and often perilous world of the early horticultural and natural history pioneers—intrepid explorers who risked life and limb to seek out exotic plant species and bring them home. From smuggling rare orchids in secret compartments to navigating uncharted jungles and surviving shipwrecks and disease, their stories are as dramatic as they are inspiring.
With Anthony’s infectious enthusiasm and deep knowledge of the natural world—including birds, whales, reptiles, fungi, and far-flung ecosystems—you'll not only meet the plants, but the people and passions behind them. Having explored remote corners of the globe from the Arctic Circle to Madagascar, Anthony adds his own stories of adventure and wonder, offering a modern-day connection to the spirit of these early explorers.
Whether you're a garden lover, nature enthusiast, or simply enjoy a good story well told, this talk promises to entertain, inform, and ignite your curiosity about the wild, wonderful relationship between people and plants.
