Gorilla Family & Me
External Rating34%
201560 minEnded

Gorilla Family & Me

Network:BBC Two

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Aired on Dec 27, 2015, 9:00 PM

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Description

Gordon Buchanan travels to the Democratic Republic of Congo to meet a family of rare Grauer's gorillas.

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Status
Ended
Language
English
Runtime
60 min
Premiered
December 21, 2015
Ended
December 27, 2015
Schedule
Monday, Sunday at 9:00 PM

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Episodes (1 Season · 2 Episodes)

Episode 1

Gordon Buchanan realises a lifelong dream by gaining the trust of a family of rare Grauer's gorillas, the largest primates on Earth. In the dangerous forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo, he meets thefearsome leader of his gorilla family, Chimanuka, and two baby gorillas, one a lonely orphan. As Gordon gains the trust of these mysterious, seldom-seen gorillas, he discovers their incredible compassion and gets caught up in a battle between giant rival silverbacks for control of the family.

Dec 21, 2015

60 min

Episode 2

Gordon Buchanan returns to the Democratic Republic of Congo to discover the fate of his gorilla family. When he left, Chimanuka the silverback was being challenged by a rival. At stake were the lives of two of his children, Marhale the orphan and the baby Mwira. Having reconnected with his family, Gordon discovers they face a new threat - poachers in the forest. Can Gordon and the rangers help secure the future of our gorilla family?

Dec 27, 2015

60 min

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