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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Status

Ended

Original Name

The Bear Family and Me

First Air Date

January 3, 2011

Last Air Date

January 5, 2011

Seasons

Episodes

Language

English

Production Companies

BBC Studios Natural History Unit

Networks

BBC 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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