Born on the Isle of Mull, Gordon's Scottish accent marks his unique natural history programmes. He is best known for being an on-screen cameraman, presenting his programmes whilst also filming the subject, offering a uniquely personal account of his wildlife stories.
Gordon's series include Big Cat Diary, a long run on Springwatch, several Natural Worlds, the Lost Land series and The Bear Family and Me. He has also recently fronted The Polar Bear Family and Me and Planet Earth Live.