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Our Zoo

TV·2014–2014·1 season, 6 episodes·BBC One·Drama, Thriller·1h·8.0·Created by Matt Charman

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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.

Castfull cast & details

Lee InglebyLee InglebyGeorge MottersheadAmelia ClarksonAmelia ClarksonMuriel 'Mew' MottersheadAnne ReidAnne ReidLucy MottersheadHonor KneafseyHonor KneafseyJune MottersheadLiz WhiteLiz WhiteLizzie MottersheadPeter WightPeter WightAlbert MottersheadRalf LittleRalf LittleBilly AtkinsonSophia MylesSophia MylesLady Katherine

Episodes by season

Season016Episodes2014Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Our Zoo S01E01Episode 1September 3, 2014—George attempts to build his dream - a zoo without bars.
  2. S01E02Our Zoo S01E02Episode 2September 10, 2014—George attempts to rescue two Himalayan black bears from a cave in Matlock.
  3. S01E03Our Zoo S01E03Episode 3September 17, 2014—The family confront a barrage of hostility from the residents of Upton.
  4. S01E04Our Zoo S01E04Episode 4September 24, 2014—The Mottersheads must hastily organise a benefit to raise money after a bear escape.
  5. S01E05Our Zoo S01E05Episode 5October 1, 2014—George ventures to London for one last attempt to get planning permission.
  6. S01E06Our Zoo S01E06Episode 6October 8, 2014—The Mottersheads prepare for the appeal that will decide the fate of the zoo.

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