Book description
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.
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.
