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Misfortune

Episode 4 of 6

The long-awaited arrival of the great migration increases conflict between the families of the Serengeti.

In this episode, the long-awaited arrival of the great migration brings opportunities and food in abundance, but it also increases conflict as every one of the Serengeti’s families is put to the test.

Tragedy strikes for lioness Kali, who is forced to make one of the most difficult decisions of her life. Can she return to the pride that once forced her out? Whatever she decides, it will put her cubs in danger.

Shani, the zebra mother, has no choice but to cross the river, but the crocodile is waiting and the currents are treacherous. Will her foal survive?

Bakari is finally forced to challenge the jealous leader of the baboon troop, but the violence of their confrontation leaves Bakari facing a devastating decision that will change his destiny.

The wild dog family, led by male Jasari, is also facing a battle when Zalika and her clan of hyenas declare war on the young family, hoping to force them out of their territory. A long running feud begins.

When teenage elephant Tembo behaves badly and falls out with another herd, his mother Nalla has to decide his future. How will both Nalla and Tembo handle the difficult decisions they are forced to make?

Storyteller John Boyega
Created & Produced by Simon Fuller
Directed & Produced by John Downer

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58 minutes

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Fri 10 May 202415:00

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Credits

RoleContributor
NarratorJohn Boyega
PhotographerRichard Jones
PhotographerMichael W Richards
PhotographerWarren Samuels
PhotographerMatthew Goodman
EditorStuart Napier
EditorImogen Pollard
MusicWill Gregory
Executive ProducerJohn Downer
Executive ProducerSimon Fuller
Production CompanyJohn Downer Productions Ltd
Production CompanyXIX Entertainment

Broadcasts

  • Thu 25 Jul 201920:00
  • Wed 31 Jul 201923:25
  • Wed 31 Jul 201923:35
  • Thu 1 Aug 201900:25
  • Tue 6 Aug 201901:50
  • Thu 21 Sep 202316:00
  • Fri 10 May 202415:00

How we made Serengeti

How we made Serengeti

The process of bringing the dramatised Natural History series to the screen.