Matthew Conor Robinson, a wildlife cameraman who worked on the Netflix series "Our Planet II" narrated by Sir David Attenborough, has filed a personal injury claim against BBC Natural History and Factual Productions Ltd. Court records indicate the claim was lodged at the High Court in London on August 13, categorized as a personal injury case stemming from a workplace accident.
Details regarding the alleged incident, including when and where it occurred, the specific project Robinson was involved in at the time, and the nature of his claimed injuries, have not yet been publicly disclosed. Robinson has declined to comment on the lawsuit.
Robinson served as a production camera operator for "Our Planet II" throughout 2021, contributing to sequences featured in the series. He has stated on his website that he was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Cinematography for his work on the Laysan Albatross sequence from the show. His extensive career includes filming wildlife for various prominent natural history productions, with other recent credits including "Underdogs," "Americas," and "Sentient," as well as camera work for "Springwatch."
This legal action follows a separate personal injury claim brought against BBC Studios by a former "Stig" from the show "Top Gear." A spokesperson for BBC Natural History and Factual Productions Ltd. also declined to comment on Robinson's lawsuit.