Miranda Krestovnikoff
TV presenter, author and public speaker
Film work
A biologist and trained professional diver, Miranda has been the resident wildlife expert on The One Show (BBC One) for the last fourteen years, presenting natural history stories from across the country on subjects ranging from robotic ants to rare dolphins. She was also one of the original members of the Coast team (BBC Two), exploring Great Britain’s shoreline from top to toe, revealing fascinating tales of marine life.
As well as natural history, Miranda specialises in history and archaeological programmes and has filmed Wreck Detectives (Channel 4), Hidden Treasure (BBC Two) and Time Trail (UKTV History production). Other credits include the Big British Wildlife Revival (BBC Two) and guest appearances on University Challenge, Pointless Celebrities, Ready Steady Cook and Celebrity Masterchef.
Speaking
Her enthusiastic style and extensive knowledge of archaeology, history, wildlife, diving, conservation, and environmental issues make Miranda a popular choice as host and guest speaker for many organisations including the National Geographical Society, the Royal Scottish Geographical Society, Global Birdfair and the UK and Scottish Dive shows. She gives talks on cruises for Hurtigruten, Hebridean Princes, Aurora Expeditions and ASAGA.
In addition, Miranda loves motivating young people by sharing her love for nature and the environment, when visiting schools, universities and wildlife societies across the country.
Radio
Miranda has been a regular contributor to BBC Radio 4’s Costing the Earth, Living World and Tweet of the Day.
Music
As a lover of classical music and accomplished musician herself, Miranda was chosen to co-present the BBC Proms in 2010 and has presented the Breakfast show on BBC Radio 3 along with sharing her Private Passions on Radio 3. She has hosted many musical events and collaborations with the City of London Sinfonia, New Bristol Sinfonia and Exeter Symphony Orchestra.
Writing
Miranda regularly writes articles on tourism and leisure for national newspapers and magazines and is the author of four books: Miranda Krestovnikoff’s Best British Beaches, Scuba Diving and her two most recent books published by Bloomsbury: The Sea and Birds.
Interests
Miranda is currently the Vice-President of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, having been president for 9 years. She is also a Patron of Whale and Dolphin Conservation, Patron of Alderney Wildlife Trust, an honorary life Patron of the Shark Trust and a Founding Friend of the Canal & River Trust. In addition, she recently become an ambassador for Project Seagrass, Wildstream TV and PADI.
She is also heavily involved with other charities including The National Trust, The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust, The Marine Conservation Society, British Canoeing and Sustrans.
Pictures courtesy of: Jesper Mattias, Mark Evans, Frances Gard, Nicholas Krestovnikoff.