Dr Keith Laidler is an anthropologist, writer and film maker. He is the author of seven books and producer of a large number of films, for which he did his own camera work. Originally concentrating on nature films, Dr Laidler worked with Sir David Attenborough on The Living Planet. His production company, Wolfshead Productions has made a number of highly acclaimed documentaries for a variety of broadcasters, such as Pandas Aren't Always Cuddly for BBC's Wildlife on One and Pandas of the Sleeping Dragon. He holds a PhD in anthropology from Durham University.
Dr Laidler has a strong interest in China, which he visits regularly as founder of The Panda Trust. He has, over recent years, turned his investigative techniques towards history and religion.