It seems like Springwatch has only just finished, but Autumnwatch starts on BBC 2 tomorrow evening. Actually I think it seems like that because Springwatch quite clearly aired in the summer this year. Plant yourself on the sofa or set your favourite clever TV recording device for 8:30pm on Thursday evenings for the next eight weeks.

What's new and notable this time round? No Simon King – off to pastures new apparently! I shall miss his manic grin and ill-advised clothing choices.