Show Notes
Series 3 has landed! In this first episode of the new series we go for a wander with National Geographic executive vice president, Tom McDonald. In the heart of London we chat about commissioning in today’s TV landscape, avid soap-watching with his family and the solace of nature.
Tom McDonald on Linkedin Press: uk.linkedin.com/in/tom-mcdonald-94551159
Press: variety.com/2022/tv/global/national-geographic-tom-mcdonald-bbc-1235207928/
realscreen.com/2022/03/17/nat-geo-brings-on-bbcs-tom-mcdonald-as-evp-global-factualunscripted/
www.televisual.com/news/wildscreen-festival-tom-mcdonald-reveals-nat-geo-wishlist/
For more information about Natural Wanders, go to: www.thebiglight.com/naturalwanders
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