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The Meerkats

Dramatised documentary featuring the coming of age of a young meerkat pup growing up in the Kalahari desert. Commentary written by Alexander McCall-Smith and told by Paul Newman.

BBC Films presents a family remarkably like your own...

An inspiring look at how one family's connection to each other and their surroundings is a model of resilience and fortitude for us all. The story features the coming of age of a young meerkat pup, Kolo, growing up in the Kalahari desert.

Shot using ground-breaking techniques, this dramatised documentary is a one-of-a-kind presentation from The Weinstein Company and the BBC.

Commentary written by Alexander McCall-Smith and told by Paul Newman.

1 hour, 23 minutes

Last on

Fri 28 Dec 2012 14:40
BBC HD

Credits

Narrator Paul Newman
Director James Honeyborne
Writer Alexander McCall Smith
Executive Producer Bob Weinstein
Executive Producer Harvey Weinstein

Broadcasts

  • Christmas Day 2010 09:55
    BBC Two
  • Wed 29 Dec 2010 02:45
    BBC One
  • Fri 28 Dec 2012 14:40
    BBC HD