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Ring of Bright Water

Family drama about a disillusioned civil servant (Bill Travers) who makes a better life for himself with the help of a pet otter. Based on Gavin Maxwell's autobiographical book.

Family drama about a disillusioned civil servant who makes a better life for himself with the help of a pet otter.

The man buys the animal to brighten his dull London routine but is soon forced to vacate his flat due to the creature's playfully destructive disposition. He leaves his job, and the pair take off for the Scottish Highlands to forge a peaceful new life.

Based on Gavin Maxwell's best-selling autobiographical book.

1 hour, 45 minutes

Last on

Mon 4 Jun 201211:30
BBC Two

Credits

Graham MerrillBill Travers
Mary MacKenzieVirginia McKenna
Colin CliffordPeter Jeffrey
StorekeeperJameson Clark
Mrs Sarah ChambersJean Taylor Smith
Road MenderArchie Duncan
WriterBill Travers

Broadcasts

  • Thu 27 Mar 200812:30
    BBC Two except East & Yorkshire
  • Mon 17 Aug 200912:30
    BBC Two except East, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire
  • Christmas Eve 200915:45
    BBC ALBA
  • Sun 27 Dec 200914:45
    BBC ALBA
  • Mon 4 Jun 201211:30
    BBC Two except East, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire