Packham was born in Southampton, Hampshire on 4 May 1961. He was educated at Bitterne Park Secondary School, Taunton’s College, and the University of Southampton, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology. After graduating, he canceled his study toward a Doctorate of Philosophy to train as a wildlife cameraman.
Colin Packham and Rita Packham
Colin Packham was the father who taught his son to be the man he is today. Colin married his wife, Rita Packham, who was the love of his life.
Together Colin with his wife Rita gave birth to two children, Jenny and Chris. Moreover, Rita passed away on January 28, 2911.
Packham is known for his work as a television presenter, which began in 1986 with the BAFTA-winning BBC1 children’s program The Really Wild Show(1986–1995) and the nature photography series Wild Shots on Channel 4. He also wrote and presented the BBC One series The X Creatures and BBC Two’s Hands on Nature and Nature’s Calendar