He's well known for this culturally-sensitive travel documentaries, and there are many people who would class TV explorer Simon Reeve as the next Michael Palin.
Unafraid to go off the beaten track, meet the locals and share their stories, Simon's travels have taken him across jungles, deserts, mountains and oceans; blending travel and adventure with global environmental, wildlife and conservation issues.
Who is Simon Reeve?
Simon Reeve is a British adventurer, author and TV presenter. He is best known for his BBC travel programs documenting some of the most beautiful, dangerous and remote regions of the world, such as the glaciers of Argentina and rainforest in the Congo. Closer to home, Simon Reeves has also filmed travel documentaries in Cornwall and the Lake District.
He has presented numerous travel series for the BBC, including Equator, Tropic of Cancer, Wilderness and Scandinavia with Simon Reeve.
How old is Simon Reeve?
Simon Reeve was born on 21 July 1972.
Is Simon Reeve married?
Simon Reeve is married to Anya Reeve, a TV camera operator and campaigner.
Where does Simon Reeve live?
Simon Reeve lives in a converted barn on Dartmoor in Devon with his wife, son and dogs.
How many children does Simon Reeve have?
Simon Reeve has one son.
Where does Simon Reeve like to explore in Britain?
Simon Reeve loves to explore Dartmoor, the Lake District, Peak District and Glencoe in Scotland with his dogs. He also likes to walk his dogs on Hampstead Heath whenever he's in London.
Has Simon Reeve presented any travel series in Britain?
Simon Reeve has filmed three series in the UK, including in the Lake District and Cornwall. You can catch up with Cornwall with Simon Reeve and The Lakes with Simon Reeve on BBC iPlayer, as well as his other travel programmes exploring far-flung corners of the globe.
Why does Simon Reeve always wear a scarf?
In many of his documentaries, Simon Reeve wears a shemagh scarf – which is a very practical piece of clothing that protects against harsh weather conditions. In an interview with Northern Life, Reeve revealed “I’ve got about nine. I haven’t named them, but they’re rapidly becoming my comfort blankets.”
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Main image: Simon Reeve in the Lofoten Islands, Norway, for Scandinavia with Simon Reeve. Credit: BBC/The Garden/Jonathan Young
