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Queen of Tigers
Episode 3 of 10
The story of Machli, the most famous tiger in the world, a legendary fighter and loving mother of nine cubs - all set in the most stunning Indian scenery.
The story of Machli, the most famous tiger in the world. She is a legendary fighter and a wise mother of nine cubs who has founded a vast dynasty of tigers.
She is now in the last season of her life and wildlife cameraman Colin Stafford-Johnson returns to find his old friend one last time. This film shows the extraordinary milestones in Machli's life, all set in the most stunning Indian scenery.
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Sat 23 Oct 202119:00
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Machli Tiger Queen
Duration: 02:03
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Becoming Queen
Duration: 01:20
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Tigers Mating
Duration: 01:16
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Tiger fight
Duration: 01:05
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Colin Stafford-Johnson |
| Producer | Mike Birkhead |
Broadcasts
Fri 19 Oct 201221:00BBC HD & BBC Two
Thu 13 Dec 201203:20- Sat 2 Mar 201320:30
- Tue 23 Apr 201302:10
- Boxing Day 201408:50
Wed 15 Jul 201521:55- Sat 17 Sep 201619:00
- Thu 22 Sep 201623:25
- Thu 1 Jun 201700:25
- Mon 5 Jun 201703:00
- Tue 24 Jul 201801:15
- Sat 23 Mar 201910:00BBC Two except Scotland
- Sat 29 Feb 202010:00BBC Two except Scotland
- Sat 23 Oct 202119:00BBC Two except Scotland
