Talk:Steve Backshall

Bitten by a crocodile?
I urce which suggests otherwise? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.153.240.171 (talk) 08:19, 29 January 2012 (UTC)

Early life
We would like to know a bit more about his early life please :) Where did he grow up ? We are wondering if, in the West Country as he went too Exeter University :) ? Is 'Backshall ' his real' name ,or is it a stage name ? thanks ! (Moved from article to talk on behalf of an IP. Nikkimaria (talk) 17:12, 16 July 2013 (UTC))

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Bibliography and filmography
This page could likely use some infoboxes to house the numerous television appearances this subject has made as well as books he has had published. Kirby777 (talk) 00:34, 26 January 2021 (UTC)

Fan cruft?
This reads like one for the fans, with much trivia & unsourced info. I think substantial pruning is required. - Sitush (talk) 22:11, 22 July 2021 (UTC)