Four rival families – leopards, hyena, wild dogs and lions – all try to claim a rich corner of Zambian paradise as their home. Who will succeed in ruling this precious kingdom?
Leopard mother Olimba is bringing up her two cubs in an ideal leopard territory called Nsefu in Zambia. However, her world is soon turned upside down by the arrival of wild dog Storm and her chaotic pack. Storm seems unchallengeable – even dominating hyena Tandala and the rest of her clan. But just when the dogs are beginning to settle into the kingdom and welcome a litter of puppies, an even more powerful force appears on the horizon – lions. These new arrivals are a threat to everyone here – something that is brought into sharp focus when Olimba's young son goes missing...
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How close is too close to a hippo?
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High-speed wild dog chase enters crocodile infested waters
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Kingdom Trailer (short)
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Kingdom V1 Trailer (short)
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Narrator | David Attenborough |
| Production Manager | Sarah Wade |
| Production Manager | Danielle Dite |
| Executive Producer | Michael Gunton |
| Series Editor | Simon Blakeney |
| Series Producer | Felicity Lanchester |
| Producer | Mary Melville |
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