Our Zoo
2014 · BBC One · 60 min · 1 season
S01E06 · Episode 6
Thu, 9 Oct, 7:00 am
The Mottersheads prepare for the appeal that will decide the fate of the zoo.
About
Our Zoo is a drama series based on the true story of the Mottershead family who, in the face of staunch opposition and huge personal sacrifice, founded Chester Zoo in the 1930s.
Episodes
- E01
Episode 1
Thu, 4 Sept· 60 minGeorge attempts to build his dream - a zoo without bars.
- E02
Episode 2
Thu, 11 Sept· 60 minGeorge attempts to rescue two Himalayan black bears from a cave in Matlock.
- E03
Episode 3
Thu, 18 Sept· 60 minThe family confront a barrage of hostility from the residents of Upton.
- E04
Episode 4
Thu, 25 Sept· 60 minThe Mottersheads must hastily organise a benefit to raise money after a bear escape.
- E05
Episode 5
Thu, 2 Oct· 60 minGeorge ventures to London for one last attempt to get planning permission.
- E06
Episode 6
Thu, 9 Oct· 60 minThe Mottersheads prepare for the appeal that will decide the fate of the zoo.
Cast
Lee Ingleby
George Mottershead
Amelia Clarkson
Muriel 'Mew' Mottershead
Anne Reid
Lucy Mottershead
Honor Kneafsey
June Mottershead
Liz White
Lizzie Mottershead
Peter Wight
Albert Mottershead
Ralf Little
Billy Atkinson
