Michaela Strachan

I feel terribly fond of penguins. They have a special place in my heart.

— Michaela Strachan

There's a real culture of watching television in Britain that there isn't in other countries. Because we have the BBC, which everyone…

— Michaela Strachan

I think the 'Wide Awake Club' and 'Wacaday' are fondly remembered because not only were they a part of people's childhood, there…

— Michaela Strachan

I was studying musical theatre at the ArtsEd school in London and got picked to join a dance troupe called Wacky Feet,…

— Michaela Strachan

When I agreed to take part in 'Pilgrimage,' I thought the experience would be fun and fascinating.

— Michaela Strachan

I try to avoid British tourists who moan, 'That were a terrible flight, luv, the seats were awful, did you see how…

— Michaela Strachan

I really enjoyed 'Kate Humble: Living With Nomads.' It was different and didn't feel like something that had been done before.

— Michaela Strachan

We went to Kenya when I was 12 and it was life-changing. While out on safari I decided I wanted to be…

— Michaela Strachan

I do not buy bottled water unless it's absolutely desperate, and I've been vegetarian since I was 18.

— Michaela Strachan

When you've bought a house, it's difficult to adapt it to make it as eco-friendly as possible. To start fresh must be…

— Michaela Strachan

I liked school and was disciplined. I'd sit in my room with the door shut and a hamster running free while I…

— Michaela Strachan

It's really weird having people arguing online about your face. The comments are always hilarious. Some people say I look really haggard…

— Michaela Strachan

My faith is in the natural world.

— Michaela Strachan

I feel sorry for kids because I think lot of them spend so much time behind screens that you take them in…

— Michaela Strachan

When programmes are not securing ratings, the easiest thing to do is change your presenters. Sometimes, it's nothing more than that.

— Michaela Strachan

I do love five-star luxury, but I also love the sort of hotels that are run by an eccentric lady with great…

— Michaela Strachan

With its orange carpets and bright flowery curtains, our house was super-fashionable in the 70s. It was like the set for a…

— Michaela Strachan

Anyone that eats meat, don't criticise me for flying.

— Michaela Strachan

The 'Wide Awake Club' had a team of five - Timmy Mallett, Arabella Warner, James Baker, Tommy Boyd and me. I'd never…

— Michaela Strachan

I did a lot of part-time jobs in my teens including being an Avon lady, filing for an insurance company, delivering leaflets…

— Michaela Strachan

I have quite a big family and try to buy good, organic food. Every time I look at my Visa statement I'm…

— Michaela Strachan

I've always hated tattoos!

— Michaela Strachan

Kids have so much choice that they don't know where to focus their attention. So much of their entertainment involves sitting around…

— Michaela Strachan

I think when you're looking for someone for a programme like 'Autumnwatch' there are obvious names that come up, mine being one…

— Michaela Strachan

When you're grieving, you want to be with people who know you, who care about you and knew the person you've lost.

— Michaela Strachan