Episode 2
Behind the scenes at Longleat. Has handsome Harry, the pin-up boy of the park, got what it takes to rule a brand new pride, or will things get ugly as he takes on eight feisty lionesses?
Ben Fogle and Kate Humble reveal big plans for handsome Harry, the pin-up boy of the park, who is destined to head up a new pride at Longleat. He has been living with his mum and aunt and now they have been moved on to a new collection, this young lion can be moved to meet his lionesses face to face for the very first time. But has he got what it takes and how quickly will things – including his beautiful face – turn ugly?
Harry faces the first five behind bars for the safety of all. There is some snapping and snarling but these young girls seem over-awed and bow down to his good looks and might. So far so good. But what will happen when he meets the three older and more wilful lionesses – known as the mean girls?
It is a testy introduction and clever Maliki, the dominant lioness, hangs back to see what Harry is made of. But there is no hanging around when she and the other two mean girls are let out into the paddock with Harry for the first time. All hell breaks loose.
With more than his pride wounded, can Harry come back from the brink and let these girls know just who is the boss?
Kate hopes to catch a glimpse of an adorable newborn in the eland antelope herd. How many more are likely to make their debut?
Jean Johansson catches up with Anne, the Asian elephant. Devoted keepers have been doing everything they can to help strengthen and rehabilitate this old favourite ever since she arrived at the park. An elephant’s trunk has hundreds of muscles and is crucial to the survival of these gentle giants. Jean joins keeper Kevin to see how Anne’s trunk copes in her own mini rainforest in the depths of Wiltshire. Has she got the strength to scythe through it as her cousins would in the wild?
And Jean is on a mission to discover who is the cleverest in the park as the meerkats take on the otters. Who can crack a brain-teasing puzzle the fastest?
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00:05Sigala & Digital Farm Animals
Only One
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00:05Tom Odell
Go Tell Her Now
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00:06Dizzee Rascal
Fix Up, Look Sharp
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00:19New Hope Club
Medicine
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Kate Humble |
| Executive Producer | Joff Wilson |
| Presenter | Ben Fogle |
| Series Producer | Jane Lomas |
| Presenter | Jean Johansson |
| Production Company | Remarkable TV |
Broadcasts
Tue 31 Mar 2020 18:30- Thu 11 Nov 2021 10:30