The River: A Love Story, a New Life in the Country, and One Idyllic Year With Otters

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Philippa Forrester

The River

A Love Story, a New Life in the Country, and One Idyllic Year With Otters

Philippa Forrester

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Arrow Books Ltd
26 January 2017

Autobiography: general; Wildlife: general interest

Published to coincide with a major four-part BBC1 TV series, this is the original story of how Philippa Forrester and her wildlife camerman husband Charlie Hamilton-James met and fell in love.

When TV presenter Philippa Forrester first met Charlie, a wildlife cameraman, she thought he was a show-off - and he thought she was arrogant. The second time, despite being hungry, thirsty and trapped in torrential rain aboard the world's most uncomfortable boat, they fell in love.

This is the story of their move out of London, deep into the heart of the English countryside. When they impulsively buy an old mill-worker's cottage, they are entranced by its river, teeming with kingfishers, mink and water fowl. But they are overjoyed when they spot an animal long thought to have abandoned the area- an otter, swimming happily past their house. Inspired, they decide to make a film about the otters on their doorstep ... at the same time as having a baby, setting up house, and pursuing their careers.

Unsurprisingly, things turn out to be easier said than done.

Written with endless charm and real affection, featuring a cast of memorable characters, The River is packed with hilarious stories spanning floods, chicken keeping and wildlife watching. The result is sheer delight.

By: Philippa Forrester
Imprint: Arrow Books Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 181g
ISBN: 9781784757076
ISBN 10: 1784757071
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 26 January 2017
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Philippa Forrester is known for her wealth of experience on live television, including Tomorrow's World presenting alongside Peter Snow for seven years. In addition she presented the phenomenally successful Robot Wars and many documentaries for the BBC's Natural History Unit and runs a production company 'Halcyon Media' with her husband Charlie Hamilton-James.

Reviews for The River: A Love Story, a New Life in the Country, and One Idyllic Year With Otters

A charming story, featuring a cast of memorable characters and hilarious anecdotes to be enjoyed by fans of the countryside * LIVERPOOL ECHO * A lively story... for those who missed the documentary, the book is even better * THIS ENGLAND *