Inside Springwatch star lolo Williams' life off-screen: From wife Ceri and their two children to deadly health scare as presenter airs new BBC2 show Have YOU got a story? Email [email protected] By Jessica Janes For Mailonline Published: 21:15 EDT, 12 August 2024 | Updated: 21:18 EDT, 12 August 2024 e-mail View comments Iolo Williams is set to return to TV screens on Monday with his four-part series Iolo's Valleys. The show, which first aired on BBC Wales in May, has now secured a 7pm slot on BBC Two and the series will follow the wildlife presenter as he explores areas in and around the Swansea Valley.
In the opening episode, Iolo, 61, will embark on a journey along the Upper Clydach river in search of a Dipper's nest hidden beneath a rock overhang. And as the series progresses, viewers can expect to see Iolo encounter a Black Tailed Skimmer, Water Voles, a Buzzard, and Adders sunbathing next to a rugby club in the central valleys. Iolo is best known for his work on BBC's The Watches, Winterwatch, Springwatch, and Autumnwatch, and he joined the popular wildlife series as a regular presenter in 2019.
However, last year he had to withdraw from presenting Springwatch after he suffered a heart attack during a six-mile run in the countryside. IOLO WILLIAMS CAREER Iolo Williams is set to return to TV screens on Monday with his four-part series Iolo's Valleys Iolo is best known for his work on BBC's The Watches, Winterwatch, Springwatch, and Autumnwatch, (L-R) Chris Packham, Michaela Strachan, Iolo Williams and Gillian Burke on BBC show Springwatch Iolo has been a familiar face on TV since the 90s. He started his media career with BBC Two's Visions of Snowdonia.
The show chronicled the lives of six individuals residing and working on the country's tallest mountain. The 61-year-old, who was raised in Wales, dedicated 15 years to the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds as a Species Officer before becoming a presenter. However, when a second series of the BBC Two programme was commissioned in 1999, Iolo chose to leave the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds and fully committed to a career in media.
Since going full-time, he has fronted shows such as Canals of Wales with Iolo Williams, Iolo's Natural History of Wales, Wild Wales, Rugged Wales and Great Welsh Parks. Despite his successful career in television, Iolo has also published several books, and boasts five titles to his name. His published books include Blwyddyn Iolo (2003), Crwydro (2004), Wild about the Wild (2005), Wild Places Wales (2016), and Wild Places UK (2019).
The 61-year-old, who was raised in Wales, dedicated 15 years to the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds as a Species Officer before becoming a presenter Last year he had to withdraw from presenting Springwatch after he suffered a heart attack during a six-mile run in the countryside IOLO WILLIAMS' WIFE Iolo is married to his wife Ceri Williams and the pair share two children together, Dewi and Tomos. They also have two rescue dogs Ianto and Gwen, who have both appeared in some of his shows. Iolo and his wife live near the town of Newtown, Powys and the couple have a wildlife garden where they grow their own vegetables.
However, the two like to keep their personal life out of the media. IOLO WILLIAMS' HEALTH SCARE Iolo stunned followers in May 2023 when he revealed he had an 'unexpected' heart attack which forced him to pull out of the nature programme The Springwatch presenter was forced to pull out of the series after he suffered major complications following his surgery to fit a stent in an artery Iolo stunned followers in May 2023 when he revealed he had an 'unexpected' heart attack which forced him to pull out of the nature programme. The Springwatch presenter was forced to pull out of the series after he suffered major complications following his surgery to fit a stent in an artery.
The treatment involves inserting a short, wire mesh tube that acts like a scaffold, called a stent, to widen and open up narrowed or blocked arteries supplying the heart muscle. The procedure comes with risks such as damage to arteries, allergic reactions and excessive bleeding, according to the NHS. He revealed to his followers: 'I had a heart attack and it was very unexpected.
' 'I keep fit, I've been playing rugby ever since I was 45, I run two to three times a week.' Iolo had a stent inserted in April but complications with a clot forced him to pull out of the nature-lover favourite show. At the time he said: 'My demise has been greatly exaggerated; thanks to brilliant friends, wonderful family & the excellent NHS.
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