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Our Zoo

Drama 2014

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Inspiring drama based on the real story of the family who, despite resistance and sacrifice, established Chester Zoo in the 1930s. George Mottershead drove himself and his family to realise his ambition to turn a run-down house on the outskirts of Chester into an institution that would change forever the way zoos house animals.

Drama 2014

Starring Lee Ingleby, Liz White, Honor Kneafsey

EPISODE 1

Episode 1

Deeply affected by his war trauma and driven by his unique love of animals, George attempts to build his dream - a zoo without bars.
EPISODE 2

Episode 2

George attempts to rescue two Himalayan black bears from a cave in Matlock, while Reverend Webb is intent on uncovering what the Mottersheads are up to.
EPISODE 3

Episode 3

The family confront a barrage of hostility from the residents of Upton.
EPISODE 4

Episode 4

When Adam the bear escapes, George is badly injured in the process of retrieving him. Dr Ford treats his injuries, but June is disturbed to learn how close her father was to death.
EPISODE 5

Episode 5

After the devastating news that planning permission for the zoo has been denied, George ventures to London with Lady Katherine for one last throw of the dice.
EPISODE 6

Episode 6

Everything hangs in the balance as the Mottersheads prepare for the appeal that will decide the fate of the zoo; but with tensions running high after the aviary is slashed, a hot-headed George proves more of a liability than an asset.

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Our Zoo

DRAMA

Inspiring drama based on the real story of the family who, despite resistance and sacrifice, established Chester Zoo in the 1930s. George Mottershead drove himself and his family to realise his ambition to turn a run-down house on the outskirts of Chester into an institution that would change forever the way zoos house animals.

Information

Studio: BBC One
Genre: Drama
Released: 2014
Rated: PG

Languages

Primary: English (United Kingdom) (AAC)