Bill Oddie was “one of the first and bravest people” to speak about mental health, and “made the natural world everybody’s world”, according to his Springwatch co-host Kate Humble. He hosted a string of wildlife programmes for the BBC, including Birding With Bill Oddie, Bill Oddie Goes Wild, Springwatch and Autumnwatch. “He had that way of making the natural world everybody’s world and I think that’s what we all loved about him.” She added that the natural world “gave him terrified respite and allowed him to quieten his mind”. “It’s still so well loved and helps encourage people to enjoy the natural world.