Call Of The Wild

“ I think the more we can educate young people to be out in parks, be out in the woods, keep them connected with the natural world, we need that because we're in such a crucial fight to keep what we have and if young people don't care about it, it will go.” - Asa Butterfield 

Actor and nature advocate Asa Butterfield joins fellow actor and WWF ambassador Cel Spellman in this special episode of Call of the Wild, sup...

" The minute you put your ears up, the whole mountain lit up with noise." - Liz Bonnin

Liz Bonnin takes us to the mountains of India for her favourite sounds in nature. As a Wild Animal Biologist and Science & Natural History Broadcaster, National Geographic Explorer and President of the Wildlife Trusts, Liz joins actor and WWF ...

“I've been really lucky to be immersed in nature for my career and I've had the most magnificent life changing experiences where I felt myself connected to the natural world in a really powerful way. It's everything that we need."- Liz Bonnin

 Wild animal biologist and science and natural history broadcaster Liz Bonnin joins actor and WWF ambassador Cel Spellman in this special...

"There’s so much about the way the natural world is structured in terms of exchange of information which is so beautiful and profound."- Jacob Collier 

Grammy-awarded musician Jacob Collier takes us to the waters of the Arctic for his favourite sounds in nature. He joins actor and WWF ambassador Cel Spellman to discuss why he loves these sounds, and what they mean to him, in this bonus episode of Call of the Wild, suppor...

"When I first began to spend time in nature I was struck first of all by the quiet. It's extraordinary and all-encompassing" - Jacob Collier

Grammy-awarded musician Jacob Collier joins actor and WWF ambassador Cel Spellman in this special episode of Call of the Wild, supported by Aviva. 

As part of WWF's Prescription for Nature campaign, together Cel and Jacob explore how nature inspires his music, how it keeps him grounded, a...

"The times where I've not had the best access to nature are the times where I often get most run down or mentally fatigued" - Harris Dickinson

Did you know that just 20 minutes spent in nature every day can boost your wellbeing? 

The UK is experiencing a mental health crisis. From day-to-day stresses in our lives to anxiety over global issues such as climate change, we all need some help with our wellbeing. WWF is inviting peo...

With the UK General Election right around the corner, it's time for our political leaders to step up for our world. That means it's crucial for us to make it clear that action on nature and climate is a top priority for us as voters.

In this special episode of Call of the Wild, brought to you in association with Scottish Power, actor and WWF ambassador Cel Spellman digs into why it's so important that we make our demands heard by o...

UK nature can be incredible but it’s massively under threat.

In this special episode of Call of the Wild from WWF-UK, Cel Spellman is joined by some amazing guests to work out what needs to be done to Save Our Wild Isles. Deborah Meaden, Investor and Dragon, tackles why industries need to get greener;  Nadeem Perera, TV presenter, author, activist and co-founder of the birdwatching collective Flock Together shares why access to nat...

According to a new report from WWF, global wildlife population sizes have plummeted by 69% on average since 1970. The rate of decline is a severe warning that the rich biodiversity that sustains all life on our planet is in crisis, putting every species at risk – including us.   

Using this critical report as a guide, join host, WWF-UK Ambassador Cel Spellman and Mark Wright, Director of Science at WWF-UK, on a whistle-stop tour ar...

“We've changed so much awareness, but now it's a tipping point. We need to go, ‘right, you know, things are really bad but please do not despair’. And if you do turn it into action now” – Noga Levy-Rapoport

Join Cel Spellman in a bonus chat with climate activist Noga Levy-Rapoport. Noga has led climate strikes across the UK and was also named in Forbes Top 100 UK Environmentalists for their work on youth empowerment, educational re...

To wrap up season two, Call of the Wild are talking about identity and how our sense of identity influences our relationship with nature - including how empowered we feel to bring about positive change for the environment.
 
Join actor and WWF Ambassador Cel Spellman as he meets some exciting guests shaking up the environmental space. Dr Karen Bell from the University of Glasgow explains how environmental justice and social j...

“We protect what we love. And so, you know, the more you fall in love with nature, reconnect with nature, the more you want to save it and protect it.” - Ellie Goulding

This week’s bonus episode is another double-header. Join actor and WWF ambassador Cel Spellman and singer-songwriter, UN Goodwill ambassador, and WWF ambassador Ellie Goulding as they break down some of the biggest threats to our planet. Plus, hear from filmmaker an...

“I think it's just very important to remember that collective power is so, so strong. And when we all put our voices together, we really can influence people.” - Ellie Goulding

With temperatures rising and nature at risk, it can be easy to feel a bit overwhelmed by the enormity of the crises facing our planet. But it’s not too late to turn things around.

Actor and WWF Ambassador Cel Spellman explores how we can influence change in ...

“We're doing our best with the tools that we have, and we're not always going to get it right. And that's okay" - Jayda G 

This week’s bonus episode is a double whammy. Tune in as actor and WWF Ambassador Cel Spellman hears how artists can try and reduce their impact on the climate from DJ, Music Producer & Environmental toxicologist Jayda G. Plus, Cel digs deeper into biomimcry with wildlife television presenter, documentary f...

"The younger generation, they know what’s up. And it’s our job to really give them a leg up as much as we can.” - Jayda G 

Whether it’s our phones, laptops, or smart devices, tech is a massive part of our lives, and can be a fantastic ally to help us understand the natural world. But, due to the energy resource costs in making the gadgets we love, and keeping them running, it can also be a double-edged ...

 “I think that the change is going to start with you and I, and people going into the supermarket and people going into their high street chains and demanding better”

From breaking down barriers in farming to the pure joy of growing a successful crop, Groove Armada’s Andy Cato joins Cel Spellman to discuss his amazing company Wildfarmed in this bonus episode of Call of the Wild.

The wild is calling. It’...

“If we don't sort this out, there's no plan B. And so I really want to spend the rest of my days as an active adult trying” - Andy Cato  

Whether cooking at home or picking up a take-away, there's a deep-rooted connection between how we feed ourselves and the health of our planet. And how our food is being produced is a big part of that.  

Actor and WWF ambassador Cel Spellman tucks into the environm...

“I always liked the comfort that nature gave me and the beauty of it. I'd probably feel more comfortable talking about trees than I do about houses.” – Kevin McCloud 

Call of the Wild are bringing you a double whammy. In this bonus episode, actor and WWF ambassador Cel Spellman discovers some home truths about building sustainably with designer Kevin McCloud, and actor Iwan Rheon sets out his green manifesto ...

"We are part of a bigger ecosystem. We just have to love and respect it, that’s all.” – Kevin McCloud

From the buildings we live in, to the nature that connects and grounds us, there are so many factors that give us that all-important sense of home and belonging. But with a changing climate, comes changes to those very places that are valuable to us.

Actor and WWF ambassador Cel Spellman explores the power we have...