Hilary is a biologist, naturalist and semi-retired wildlife filmmaker, with over 25 years’ experience at the BBC Natural History Unit. She now spends time as a mentor and lecturer for young filmmakers and supports conservation work, both in the field and
with media consultancy.

In her past work she produced and directed multiple programmes in Britain and worldwide and developed live wildlife programmes such as Springwatch. She has won BAFTAs for The Really Wild and David Attenborough’s Life in Cold Blood series.

Her last major work was the BBC1 Wild Isles series on which she was both a series producer and producer/director of the opening episode. Hilary lives in Bristol and can be found mostly outdoors, walking, watching British wildlife and planting trees.