Article: King and country; Nature lover Simon King recalls the personal sacrifices he made while making a stunning wildlife documentary.(Features)

Byline: Graham Keal

To overcome the fear badgers, deer and foxes have of people, cameraman Simon King immersed himself in their world for three years. He slept in hedgerows, let animals spray him with their scent and led a nocturnal life. His dedication has resulted in a fascinating film about British wildlife, but at the expense of his private life.

When he started making the BBC documentary Wild Nights, which will be shown next Sunday, Simon was living in rural Somerset with his wife and their three children. Now he is divorced and divides his time ...

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