An educational edition of a local TV programme dedicated to Earth Day for Young People by Young People is coming to Bedford shortly.
The Show with Urban Judge & Michelle Papworth was recorded at the Millennium Country Park, (Marston Mortaine), part of The Forest of Marston Vale, and features interviews with 2020 BGT Contestants SOSFromTheKids and local meteorologist and weather forecaster ITV Anglia’s Chris Page.
“Earth Day, Friday, April 22, 2022, is an important date in the environmental calendar,” said Michelle, she continued: “As young people, we feel that we must raise awareness of climate change and the devastation it causes on our planet because our generation will pay the price if nothing is done to stop extreme weather.
“We were inspired to do a show on Earth Day because it was something we hadn’t featured before, but we knew it was necessary. It seemed the perfect opportunity to record outside, on location, for the first time.
“We feel like, as a team, we have learned new skills.”
Senior Executive Manager, Urban Judge acknowledged: “Recording on location for the first time with Youth TV was an incredible experience. Working with Groundwork East is always a joy. They bring their expert knowledge and skills to the project every time we meet, whether in-person recording or meetings. I can’t wait for what is next.”
Deputy Executive Manager, Michelle Papworth recognised that: “Creating this Earth Day Special has been an incredible experience. We have collaborated with many amazing people, gotten to record in a beautiful location, had great fun as well as learnt a lot about our planet and how to help save it – all aspects which really make this edition of The Show an impressive and interesting event for us as a team as well as for our viewers. I hope that everybody will find this episode to be as fun and eye-opening to watch as it was for us to film!”
Youth TV’s supporting organisation is youth charity Groundwork East.
The charity’s Youth Manager for Luton and Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Cambridge and Peterborough, Diana Hedley, also an Executive Producer for Youth TV, said: “Filming at the forest Marston Vale was a really lovely experience. The grounds provided a wonderful backdrop for our Earth Day special, and the staff were incredibly welcoming and friendly. It was a great day all round and I look forward to visiting again soon.”
Cate Gosling, Communications Officer for the The Forest of Marston Vale Trust, said: “It was a pleasure to welcome the Youth TV team to Millennium Country Park in the Forest of Marston Vale. As a Community Forest, we know the importance of accessible natural places for people, wildlife, and the planet. It’s fantastic to see a group of young people passionate about their community, and we’re happy that they chose to focus on the need to protect our global and local environment for their Earth Day special.”
Chris Page, ITV Meteorologist and Weather Presenter was interviewed, he said it was: “An enjoyable interview with Urban and Michelle where we discussed all matters Climate and what that means right here in the East of England”.
One of the founding members, Noah Macaulay commented: “I really enjoyed being on the show. It was great to talk to Urban and Michelle. They asked thoughtful questions and it’s clear they really care about the environment too.”
Youth TV’s Earth Day programme will premiere on Youth TV’s website (https://www.youthtv.co.uk/theshow) and YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/YouthTVUK/) at 6:30pm, on Friday, April 22, 2022. You can watch the promo here: https://youtu.be/5_u1g4W5iWo
To get involved in Earth Day, you could save electricity by turning your TV off at the socket instead of leaving it on standby and turning lights off when they are not needed.
For more ideas, please visit the official Earth Day website: www.earthday.org
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