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Arthur the King

Over the course of ten days and 435 miles, an unbreakable bond is forged between pro adventure racer and a scrappy street dog companion named Arthur. Based on a true story.

Over the course of ten days and 435 miles, an unbreakable bond is forged between pro adventure racer Michael Light and a scrappy street dog companion dubbed Arthur. Desperate for one last chance to win, Michael convinces a sponsor to back him and a team of athletes for the Adventure Racing World Championship in the Dominican Republic. As the team is pushed to their outer limits of endurance in the race, Arthur redefines what victory, loyalty and friendship truly mean. Based on a true story.

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1 hour, 37 minutes

Last on

Sun 31 May 202622:35
BBC Three

Credits

ChikAli Suliman
MichaelMark Wahlberg
JohnAlani Ilongwe
LeoSimu Liu
DirectorSimon Cellan Jones
OliviaNathalie Emmanuel
HimselfBear Grylls
CharliePaul Guilfoyle
HelenJuliet Rylance
WriterMikael Lindnord
WriterMichael Brandt
DeckerRob Collins
RubyCece Valentina
HugoBest Oscar
SantiagoRoger Wasserman

Broadcasts

  • Mon 25 May 202623:00
    BBC One except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
  • Mon 25 May 202623:30
    BBC One Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only
  • Sun 31 May 202622:35
    BBC Three

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