BBC Two - Cheetah Family & Me, Series 1, Episode 1 (original) (raw)

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Episode 1

Renowned wildlife film-maker Gordon Buchanan gets close to wild cheetahs in the stunning Kalahari, experiencing first-hand the very real dangers these beautiful big cats face.

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Renowned wildlife film-maker Gordon Buchanan gets close to wild cheetahs in the stunning Kalahari, experiencing first-hand the very real dangers these beautiful big cats face.

With the help of cheetah guides Richard Satekge and Julius Mkhize, this programme follows two cheetah mothers - Savannah and her four cubs in the Tswalu Kalahari Reserve, and Chili and her five kittens in the Great Karoo Wilderness - as they navigate a harsh environment, dangerous wildlife and dwindling prey.

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Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Gordon Buchanan
Camera Operator Graham MacFarlane
Camera Operator Wim Vorster
Director Nicola Tremain
Editor Mark Fox
Music Gijs Van Amelsvoort
Production Manager Clare Crossley
Production Coordinator Rosalina Rashidi
Executive Producer Ted Oakes
Executive Producer Wendy Rattray
Production Company Hello Halo Productions Limited

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