James O'Brien meets Chris Packham | LBC

Wildlife TV presenter and conservationist Chris Packham has always been fascinated by the natural world. As a child, he spent hours collecting slugs, snails, ladybirds and tadpoles from the garden to store in jam jars. He struggled to fit in at school and was bullied by other students. Chris knew he was different but didn't understand why. It wasn't until his forties that he was diagnosed with autism, finally providing an explanation as to why he experiences the world differently to other people.
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[@jonnylumberjack6223]

I love Chris, thanks for this. Watched it now! I agree with James' assessment. Chris is amazing. What an extraordinary brain he has, and how lucky we are to benefit from his diversity.

[@chatham43]

...I don't know...beneath that amenable persona there's something worrying going on.

[@jonnylumberjack6223]

@@chatham43 What an incredibly mean-spirited response. Which actually speaks far more about you than it does Chris. He doesn't have an amenable personality, at all. He is unapologetically who he is, and that is a very complex, driven person.

[@silondon9010]

Your right something very strange about him

[@silondon9010]

@@jonnylumberjack6223 ,I seem to have touched a nerve

[@666ingz]

​@@silondon9010Ah, the GBeeies have arrived.

[@jillhemmings3921]

What an utterly fascinating interview.. Such a delightful man. Love Chris.

[@seanmcguinness6669]

Thought provoking, illuminating, articulate, a national treasure. Through hearing his time at school it demonstrated to me that it wasn't just me, fascinating, keep up the great work & ignore the detractors, your honesty & passion are amongst your greatest strengths, thank you

[@brianwheeldon4643]

We certainly need as many Chris Packhams with his passion and honesty as we can muster. Thanks

[@Rhodri_Gawain]

Chris Packham is a legand. A true class act. He's a very interesting, intelligent, funny and articulate person. He's someone who stands up for what he believes in in an admirable way.

[@moonmoggyjohn5227]

I hope Chris has made James realise that he need to give climate change the urgency it requires from all of us and that James will promote it on his show.

[@adamellis3093]

Being bullied by the daily mail is a massive compliment to you Chris 😊

[@dsjwhite]

This is incredible. What a great guy. So inspiring. Thank you James and thank you Chris.

[@Serpsss]

Chris is one of those invaluable archetypes that humanity sorely needs to survive. He's chosen a Sisyphean task to balance his happiness on and clearly has the fortitude to pursue it every day until he dies; that's worth the utmost respect in my books!

[@andrewlindley837]

Brilliant interviewee, brilliant interviewer.

[@Duggo-]

That was one of the most interesting and worthwhile things i have watched on KZbin for a very long time.

[@wifflebat14]

Just a wonderful conversation. Thank you for this.

[@JJ-zg1hh]

Such a great bloke.

[@joestacey6185]

My favourite Full Disclosure. Thank you.

[@WaddedBliss]

Chris Packham: Asperger's and Me is a fascinating watch.

[@greatspottedwoodpeck]

Brilliant interview. Packham is truly amazing. Your chat revealed a lot about him that we didn't know before. And it was amazing also to learn that you can be exceedingly polite and gracious as an interview, when you want to be. Of course it helps that in this case you are talking to a highly intelligent person and someone whom you admire. Great stuff, well done!

[@TimSma111]

Chris is an extraordinary person and this was an extraordinary interview. I had unboundless respect for Chris already, but somehow this stretched those boundaries even further. Thank you both.

[@juliewake4585]

Wonderful Chris Packham. I’ve always liked him but didn’t know much about what he’s done in his life. Keep going at what you love Chris.

[@ascgazz]

This was excellent. Thank you both.

[@bodybuildingandpaintingana8167]

Thank you for this interview. I was diagnosed ASC as an adult. Struggling through much of my childhood and adulthood the turning point was seeking a diagnosis. Now I understand more through reading and research, speaking to others. I wish to help support others that might be struggling but don't understand why.

[@robertmckenna8082]

Im loving the disclosire interviews, so informative. James O'Brien is the best in the business, and this format highlights his expert journalistic skills. Love Chris Pakham, he shares with O'Brien integrity, truth, honesty, and real courage in talking truth to power, two remarkable people.

[@lesleyrobertson5465]

Admire and love this man. I’m different but look the same. Ty Chris

[@absolutevideo1899]

Chris Packham and James O'Brien a dream team of common sense and social justice, wouldn't the world be a better place with these guys in charge.

[@CedrickTudge]

It really would be

[@nickdenbow4379]

Utterly endearing to watch and listen to Chris (and James). James and Chris bring out the best in each other. Big love to all neurodiverse people in the world. Your superpowers are misunderstood and easily dismissed. I will be saving this conversation and will be on my 'occasional watch' rota. Bravo!

[@christinestromberg4057]

Thank you so much James. I'm a great admirer of Chris and empathise with a lot of his issues. I'm a great admirer of yours too. That was wonderful to watch.,

[@CloudhoundCoUk]

Chris Packham gives us hope. Chris Packham is going up against very powerful interests with deep pockets. He needs our support.

[@peterowen4456]

Wonderful interview and, at times, profoundly moving especially the very last exchange. Great stuff.

[@vivburgess4300]

This is a wonderful insight into the problems of autistic young people. All teachers and parents would benefit from listening to Chris on this alone.

[@paulcoleman3081]

Chris has long been a hero of mine and James is fast becoming one.

[@dh7314]

Started listening to his audiobook after this fascinating interview. Highly recommended so far

[@angelamccormack7512]

Wonderful episode , spellbinding.Chris',s passion and everything he overcame to pursue his love of the natural world is inspiring .

[@naturehawk9859]

One of our great communicators...inspiring, knowledgable, indefatigable...needed more than ever to help educate as many of us as possible, before it`s too late...

[@shaunpalmer9613]

I totally love Chris and really love to listen and understand his journey through life ongoing. Riveting. So thought provoking and inspiring.

[@user-dh7gp9hu4w]

Wonderful interview, thank you

[@NigelDThompson]

Great guest and great interview… thank you❤

[@hlspicer4257]

Thank you Chris ❤

[@CeriMortimer]

Standing with you Chris. An excellent interview, thank you.

[@andrewmullen4003]

Thanks for this interview, I have more of an understanding for my sons who have ASD.

[@urbansoundscapes7734]

Brilliant interview, if only we were all a little more like Chris Packham the world would be a far better place. Thank you for all you have done and continue to do.

[@ambersmith4681]

What an incredible individual with a fascinating mind. Also a lovely disposition. Great interview

[@al-bot1094]

"Art" is expression of feeling. "Science" is observation of fact. Even these guys don't know how to use words anymore.

[@sarahjaneross2918]

What an utterly evolved human...❤

[@MrHousey36]

Chris Packham you are an inspiration. Thank you.

[@neillrobbins7508]

Chris Packham is a national treasure!

[@vickiep4217]

Been a fan of Chris since his Really Wild Show days and was lucky enough to see him live when he did his book tour. You could tell he wasn't entirely comfortable, especially because that venue wouldn't allow his dog on stage with him, but he was being interviewed by someone he knew well and seemed to relax, even with some of the more personal topics. His passion for the climate and animal was inspiring. He is someone who stands by his word. People who try to scare or litigate against him soon learn he is the wrong person to do that to. I remember when he was announced as a head of the RSPCA and the angry responses of people saying they would stop their donations, the reason given often - and bizarrely for 'animal lovers' - his view on things like fox hunting. He is perhaps less diplomatic than Attenborough, and not as cheery as Backshall, but that is what we need. My favourite bit of the talk I saw was after talking about going to Malta and Cyprus to protest against the killing of birds, an audience member stood up and said they had been a member of the RSPB for 20 years and had recently won a prize draw....a trip to Cyprus. His response was "I will be on the phone about that tomorrow". Wish I could have been a fly on the wall for that. 😂

[@wakajawaka44]

Totally absorbing interview! Chris Packman always encourages me to do more for wildlife but I admit I am an armchair conservationist. I really must change this attitude and start to build some nest boxes, creat a pile of old branches and pay more attention to what’s going on in my garden.

[@colmquinn7860]

Fantastic interview

[@hybridalienrob]

Great interview.

[@christinavuyk2026]

The more I listen to these sort of interviews the more I think I must be autistic but I’ll never get tested because I simply don’t see the point at 56 🙂

[@turtlepenguinXkizuna]

Same here at only 36! Even if I do get officially diagnosed, what difference will it make? It might help me understand myself better, but then again you don’t need the permission of some other chap with a clipboard to be able to look things up and see what applies to yourself on that front. With that said, it’s so nice to be able to “see yourself” in other people and feel a sense of relation and belonging that didn’t exist before! I really appreciate Chris for being so open and willing to discuss all this, it helps ever such a lot with connecting the dots about parts of my childhood and younger adulthood that, to me, never made sense.

[@Maverick_693]

I'm 31. Diagnosed in Spetmeber. So a little bit younger. But still. It's been the best thing that's happened in my life so far. I've never been happier. It's helped me be easier on myself and look after myself better now that I know what my needs are and what I'm dealing with. I've lost 6 stone in weight (after self diagnosis in April) and genuinely content (something I can't remember ever feeling). Self diagnosis *IS* valid. It's never too late. Yes, there is a mounring period for the life you've lived so far (how things could have been different had you known earlier. Relationships, family connections, job opportunities, education etc), but for me it was definitely worth it. I've realised I'm not broken, just function differently to "normal" people. And that's ok!

[@phoenixtoliman1881]

I had been put of during my life by other for a diagnoses. But when I was 61 I was diagnosed. In many ways regardless of the challenges, It's helped me understand and know myself better. It's also been a relief. Wishing you all the best for what ever you choose to do.

[@Human_Herbivore]

Wonderful chat, thank you.

[@1963pyros]

This interview was wonderful!

[@An-Alien-On-Earth]

Love Chris

[@fplyerbs5251]

Most humble man I've ever heard speak... Let's see if it rubs off 😂😂😂😂 love you James!!!

[@josimpson6481]

I think Chris is amazing, this was a fascinating interview, my daughter is neurodivergent and I can recognise traits they share, this makes me incredibly proud, she will be a trailblazer too

[@tomgreen2737]

Science is something that has to be constantly questioned.

[@applecounty]

I believe Chris Packham would agree with you.

[@jonnylumberjack6223]

Science is about asking questions. That's it's most basic function. Without questions, there is no science.

[@martinwilliams9866]

"Science" is not a thing, but collaborative processes between Scientists.

[@northwestcoast]

Stating the obvious is something that states the obvious

[@theicebolt4361]

another national treasure, . . Much love Chris.

[@sjmousavi8754]

I really enjoyed this conversation.

[@arthunter92]

Absolutely fascinating person…

[@skippy6462]

Must be wonderful to find your passion and dedicate your life to it.

[@SEANPOL203]

Chris & James , 2 gents

[@apexjunky]

A fine interview!

[@cazbrian6]

What an amazing human being!

[@tomfitton4775]

Chris has done far more for the environmental cause than almost anybody else and he has brought many along with him.

[@fplyerbs5251]

Has anyone seen the Young Sheldon??? Could be Chris' story! Brilliant interview

[@MarleneEllis1]

Wonderful

[@PhoenixTayloruk]

looking forward to see u in August Chris

[@ritabrett7739]

Excellent 🤩

[@fplyerbs5251]

Love you Chris!!!

[@beinghumanisharderthanIthought]

I can only say that was just about an acceptable reflection by him, certainly wasn't his best and there is much room for improvement whenever he gets interviewed next time! Seriously Chris, you might be the most self-deprecating human I've ever heard that has, from any observer's point of view utterly no reason to be. How you have championed nature and the joys of the understanding and exploration for multi generations (sorry) of our planet is exemplary. You stand at human's evolutionary apex, exhibiting utter genuinity, principled integrity and unbridled passion which you communicate to others like no other. I'm sorry Chris, but I'm going to have to give you 10 out of 10!

[@sararichardson737]

Cool signature tune.

[@victorschwanberg]

Keep slinging your stone Chris!

[@johngreenwood1972]

Do interviews get any better?

[@jeffsimon9594]

No, Jimbo and Chris is clearly the all time pinnacle 🙄

[@MrRailjunkie]

No

[@MrRailjunkie]

@@jeffsimon9594 I'm glad you agree

[@jeffsimon9594]

@@MrRailjunkie The emoji clearly indicates that I do not agree

[@MrRailjunkie]

@jeffsimon9594 you probably came to that conclusion before you even listened to a second of the interview. A waste of time really wasn't it.

[@apikmin]

❤️

[@embee5057]

🥰🥰🥰

[@ericwatts-et2nl]

wow.

[@MrRailjunkie]

Two National Treasures in conversation what more could you want from an interview. Nothing that's what.

[@fplyerbs5251]

James, never ask a scientist whether they believe in a sky daddy 😂

[@spankflaps1365]

Terry Nutkins with a flat top.

[@rayg4360]

At school, never went to a party, never had one

[@batnat8559]

🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@ArtemisShanks]

It’s not an art, it’s a methodology.

[@teviottilehurst]

Why hasn't Chris Packham been knighted?

[@middleman9183]

......because one's been sacked from a bird charity and the other from newsnight 😂

[@barryphipps9442]

Wrong! Science is the art of understanding FACTS

[@user-em6ie2be7x]

I've always Loved Science, & honesty believe any mystery could be solved with Science given enough time & research.

[@SirKeefyKeef]

Is this a ‘Smug Central’ meeting?

[@joesimpson4473]

2 kings

[@TheDreadSpartan]

☺♾💜

[@chatham43]

....why does James only interview those who only support his views?

[@jonnylumberjack6223]

He says why at the start. He interviews people he finds interesting. It's his show. Why would he want to interview someone he doesn't like or agree with? It's not that kind of podcast, it's not confrontational, it's conversational.

[@andrewt836]

@@jonnylumberjack6223exactly. It’s not his radio show, it’s his personal podcast.

[@Rosskles]

The same as every other political podcast? He has discourse with people that don't agree with him every single day. You are obsessed with the man 🤣

[@bronte333]

Because he lives in his own tiny world of exclusive ideas.

[@jonnylumberjack6223]

@@bronte333 His own tiny world? With only the hundreds of thousands of listeners and readers? Great comment.

[@user-or6bb2pr1q]

He probably thinks Klaus Schwab is a top bloke.

[@ciaranryan5265]

You are probably wrong.

[@user-or6bb2pr1q]

@@ciaranryan5265 well he's for just stop oil and he believes in the climate crisis and he is also for depopulation. So...

[@salwaneleyland5874]

You cannot buy the truth but you can fine the truth find.

[@jamesglencross8591]

David Attenborough lives on

[@gtothet9276]

turns out if you spend your life being active and in nature you dont actually age....funny that.

[@ricatkins4918]

....don’t forget Chris moyles......

[@songsmith31a]

Truth_ science is a work in progress, as often wrong as right. It is a litany of discovery through risk and experiment and changes according to the acquisition of experience.

[@ianmorris511]

Science is a journey of enquiry with the aim of discovery which often leads to advancement in knowledge of a subject which in turn progresses understanding and enlightenment

[@pjl7592]

Who believes there are weather changing technologies in 2023?

[@fplyerbs5251]

There's proof vegans don't say hello I'm Chris and I'm a vegan!!!

[@ThreeFineWonders]

To use the word art in the same breath as science is a fundamental misunderstanding.

[@anthonyevans646]

Don’t know whether he’s ever been tested, but some of those behaviours seem autistic.

[@anthonyevans646]

So goes on talk specifically about being autistic

[@mikebardin4721]

James o woke saying to Chris, i love you Chris. As Chris says i love you James! How is this a interview? There just making eyes at each other. This reminds me of when James o woke interviews his other best mate mayor Khan. These are not interviews, there a love in.😅

[@northwestcoast]

“Woke” 😊

[@666ingz]

Have you seen Talk TV? They are all over each other. Endlessly

[@jeffsimon9594]

@@northwestcoast Yes, “Woke”. Based on a Utopian belief it is a combination of victim and oppressor theory dividing humanity including the notion of inherited guilt. It also includes cultural relativism where all cultures are considered equal but at the same time excludes, this side of the Atlantic English and British cultures which it says do not exist. This give permission for judgmentalism towards both. Woke is contradictory, judgemental and immoral in the way it focuses on identity instead of humanity. It is ideological in that it brooks no disagreement or non conformity, denies evidence and considers compromise offensive. Relativism, inherited from '60s French theorists who got the idea from, strangely British relativism dating to the early 20 century is arbitrary, while dismissing the individual right to moral and political judgement.

[@middleman9183]

@@jeffsimon9594 eh?

[@jeffsimon9594]

@@middleman9183 Brilliant takedown

[@markperrin8098]

James O'Brien used to work for the Daily Mail, The Express and The Spectator don't you know remainers.The right wing press he says he hates in his new book.Didnt bother James when they money helped him buy his house in leafy chiswick though.Remenber this when you tube into his holier-than-thou sermon next time.

[@julianbenfield1323]

People change. Sometimes they write whole books about it

[@markperrin8098]

@@julianbenfield1323 Has he given the money back?

[@julianbenfield1323]

@@markperrin8098 You should ask him, he has a call in show, I'd be interested to hear his answer. Who should he return the money to? Give it back to the Express? That'll teach them.

[@DellaWilliams-vo3ez]

Whenever I see comments like this, it's obvious the person writing them has deep- seated resentment for their own lives and lack of success. No other explanation.

[@markperrin8098]

@@DellaWilliams-vo3ez I agree, but I'm sure Julianbenfield cant help it.