BDV145 (Region 0 | NTSC) Classification
English | 90 minutes



The amazing true story of a zoo-born lion cub who began his life in the pet department of Harrods and returned to Africa to lead his own pride.

Christian's discovery by Bill Travers in a furniture store in the King's Road, London, was the beginning of an incredible journey back to the wild. The complete story of his rescue, development, and gradual return to his ancestral home was superbly captured forever on film by Travers in a true story that has pathos, tragedy and triumph.

First seen as a theatrical cinema release, this feature length documentary remains one of the greatest wildlife films ever produced. The example of Christian continues to inspire the work of the Born Free Foundation in returning wildlife to the wild.

English | 1 x 27 minutes

Producer: Swan Productions for the Born Free Foundation.
Availability: Worldwide, all media (ex.UK - video).



This fascinating and haunting wildlife programme is narrated by Virginia McKenna and centres on the West of Scotland not far from the Isle of Mull, the last stronghold of the wild sea otter in Britain, made famous by Gavin Maxwell and his highly acclaimed book 'Ring of Bright Water'.

The programme features unique archive footage which shows Gavin Maxwell playing with the otters in the streams that run close by Camusfearna as well as the work being done today by Paul and Grace Yoxon who care for injured and sick otters at a facility not far from Camusfearna which is funded through the International Otter Survival Fund (IOSF) which they set up in 1993.

The magic of Maxwell and Camusfearna is being kept alive for the future.

The film is introduced by Virginia Mckenna star of RING OF BRIGHT WATER, and founder of the BORN FREE FOUNDATION with Bill Travers.

English | 1 x 52 minutes

Producer: Swan Productions for the Born Free Foundation.
Availability: Worldwide, all media (ex.UK - video).



The true sequel to 'Born Free'.

The Lions in the film 'Born Free' became world famous. But after the filming what became of them?

Bill Travers and Virginia McKenna, whose filming of 'Born Free' changed their lives and attitude to wildlife forever, were haunted by the loss of their lions. In this film Bill Travers travels back to remote Kenya to find the legendary George Adamson, some of the lions from Born Free and to witness Adamson's struggle to return his man-made pride to a free and natural life.

A unique documentary which remains an inspiration to all lovers of wildlife. Featuring John Barry's Academy Award winning music.