Episode 2
Gordon Buchanan reunites with his white wolf family as they try to raise their pups and prepare for winter. Gordon walks with wolves as they hunt lemmings, musk ox and hares.
Gordon Buchanan's dream is to get closer to wild wolves than anyone before to discover the true nature of this feared predator. He reunites with his white wolf family as they try to raise their pups and prepare for winter. Gordon walks with wolves as they hunt lemmings, musk ox and hares and encounter a rival pack. This could be the closest anyone has been to wild wolves since they were domesticated more than 10,000 years ago. A moving and unique tale of wolf family life.
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Gordon Buchanan plays fetch with an arctic wolf named Scruffy
Duration: 02:19
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Gordon gets relaxed around the older pups
Duration: 01:23
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Muskox rut from June to August in the High Arctic
Duration: 00:54
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Gordon goes for a walk with his wild Arctic wolf family
Duration: 01:59
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Gordon Buchanan |
| Series Producer | Ted Oakes |
| Producer | Patrick Evans |
| Director | Anwar Mamon |
Broadcasts
- Tue 30 Dec 201421:00
- New Year's Day 201513:50BBC Two except Wales
- Fri 2 Jan 201513:20BBC Two Wales
- Tue 20 Jan 201501:20BBC Two except Scotland
- Tue 20 Jan 201501:50BBC Two Scotland
- Christmas Eve 201516:15
- Wed 7 Dec 201615:30
- Sat 27 Jan 201811:00
- Sun 6 Jan 201915:35
- Fri 10 Jan 202016:15
- Tue 15 Dec 202016:20BBC Two except Scotland & Wales
- Wed 16 Dec 202013:45BBC Two Wales & Wales HD only
- Fri 23 Dec 202211:40BBC Two except Scotland
- Sat 16 Dec 202311:00BBC Two except Scotland
- Thu 21 Nov 202416:15BBC Two except Scotland
- Mon 29 Dec 202512:30BBC Two except Scotland
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