The Ark (1993)

Miniseries

A series of four documentaries filmed behind the scenes at London Zoo as it fights for its future.

Released Jan. 19, 1993 Episode 65 min None+

Genres: Documentary

Keywords: tmdb.london-england, tmdb.zoo, tmdb.wildlife, tmdb.economics, imdb.struggle

Production Companies: RTO Pictures

Network: BBC Two

Country: United Kingdom
Languages: English

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8.2

/15/

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S1E1 - Survival of the Fittest

Facing the worst crisis in the Zoological Society of London's 166-year history, a new management team believes it must cut costs drastically and somehow attract more visitors. Keepers who have worked devotedly with the animals all their lives apply for their own jobs.

Jan. 19, 1993, midnight

S1E2 - Natural Selection

Cost-cutting turns to the animals, one-third of whom must go.

Jan. 26, 1993, midnight

S1E3 - The Political Animal

As visitors flock to see the new panda Ming Ming, the very fabric of the zoo is crumbling. Health and Safety may shutter part of the aquarium. Unprofitable animal breeding programmes are scrutinized. Meanwhile, an alliance of keepers and Zoological Society Fellows plan a coup.

Feb. 2, 1993, midnight

S1E4 - Tooth and Claw

A rebel group of keepers and Fellows calls a special general meeting, aiming to topple the present management. Director general David Jones and his leading opponent work out their plans while a keeper nurses a sick koala named Midgie, one of two at the zoo.

Feb. 9, 1993, midnight

BBC Two

65 min/ep

65 min

Jan. 19, 1993

Feb. 9, 1993, midnight

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