Steve Backshall

Steve’s passion and knowledge of animals and the environment they live in is the driving force behind everything he does on Deadly 60. His unbridled enthusiasm is utterly captivating and he engages audiences from around the world. On Deadly 60 Steve’s relaxed style and self effacing delivery makes him at once accessible and immensely likeable. Whether tracking tigers in the forest of India or being bitten by bullet ants in Central America he retains his respect and admiration for all things deadly.

As an experienced TV presenter, expedition leader, wildlife expert, mountaineer, and caver, nowhere is out of bounds for Steve and his trusty crew. Travelling to the far flung corners of the world Steve and the team brave some of the planet’s deadliest animals. Having travelled the world for many BBC shows, leading expeditions into Borneo and South America Steve is no stranger to roughing it, camping out under the stars and being surrounded by deadly wildlife. Now on Deadly 60 his skills are tested to the limit in what has to be Steve’s deadliest adventure ever.