Philippa Forrester

Philippa Forrester is a highly regarded presenter and environmentalist who first rose to prominence through iconic British programmes such as Tomorrow’s World, Robot Wars, and the BBC’s Children’s department. Throughout her extensive television career, she has anchored major national broadcasts, including the Queen’s Jubilee from Buckingham Palace, Millennium Night, and Crufts. Her versatility as a broadcaster led her to interview global icons like Paul McCartney and Annie Lennox before she transitioned into the world of natural history, where she produced and presented acclaimed films such as My Halcyon River and the Halcyon River Diaries. Following a move to Wyoming to work with National Geographic, Philippa dedicated herself to wildlife conservation in Yellowstone National Park. This experience informed her writing, including the book On the Trail of Wolves, and her continued involvement with global environmental projects. Beyond her on-screen work, she holds an ecology degree from Birkbeck and has trained as a specialist coach, assisting organisations including NASA and the African Wildlife Foundation in refining their environmental storytelling to secure funding and enhance public engagement. Audiences book Philippa for her exceptional ability to blend scientific expertise with captivating narrative, making complex sustainability and conservation issues accessible to a wide range of corporate and public sectors. On stage, Philippa Forrester is best known for talks on Energy & Sustainability. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Philippa Forrester is regularly booked for Business Speaker and Awards Hosts, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. Based in UK, Philippa Forrester travels internationally for engagements. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Philippa Forrester would approach your audience.