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The Bear Family and Me

The Bear Family and Me

Join wildlife cameraman, Gordon Buchanan, as he tries to gain the trust of a wild bear family in a spectacular American wilderness.

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StatusEnded
Original NameThe Bear Family and Me
First Air DateJanuary 3, 2011
Last Air DateJanuary 5, 2011
Seasons1
Episodes3
Episode Runtime1h 0min
LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesUnited Kingdom
Production CompaniesBBC Studios Natural History Unit
NetworksBBC Two
S01E03

Autumn

Gordon returns in early autumn to discover that the life of abandoned bear cub Hope has taken an unexpected turn. The bear family are in danger as hunters move into the forest. Gordon's role changes from cameraman to bodyguard as he walks with the bears to try to keep them safe. Will Hope and her mother Lily survive hunting season to den safely for the winter?

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