Life Behind The Lens with Doug Allan
Adventures, encounters and insights from Doug Allan, the award-winning cameraman whose TV credits include Blue Planet, Planet Earth, and Frozen Planet.
Join Doug for an unforgettable evening as he takes you up close and personal with the animals that live in the wildest places on earth - illustrated by Doug’s images and clips from the TV series.
- Where can you film a polar bear and its cubs as they emerge from their den?
- How do you make sure you don't lose that important dive hole while filming seals under the ice?
- Why would a whale choose to trust you underwater for her close up?
60 minute talk from Doug followed by Q&A with the audience.
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Doug Allan's Bio
Doug Allan is a world-renowned Scottish wildlife cameraman, photographer, author and speaker celebrated for capturing some of the most extraordinary moments in nature on film.
Doug has been a principal cameraman on many iconic natural history series, including The Blue Planet, Planet Earth, Frozen Planet, Life in the Freezer and Human Planet, filming topside and underwater for the BBC, Discovery, National Geographic and others.
Doug's work has earned international recognition, including eight Emmy Awards, multiple BAFTAs, Polar Medals and honorary doctorates. In 2024, he was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his services to broadcast media, marine conservation and environmental awareness.