Episode 1
Documentary. Gordon Buchanan attempts to get closer to wild wolves than anyone before to discover the true nature of these feared predators.
In an attempt to improve the understanding of wild wolves, Gordon Buchanan travels to the remote Canadian Arctic in search of wolves that have never seen humans before.
Gordon begins to gain the trust of a white wolf family and eventually becomes accepted by the pack, including mother Luna and her three newborn pups.
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Two 3-week old Arctic Wolf pups emerge from the den
Duration: 00:44
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Two adult arctic wolves circle Gordon's camp
Duration: 01:39
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Gordon has a close call with yearling Arctic wolf Scruffy
Duration: 00:45
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Scruffy takes advantage of Gordon's absence to steal his stool
Duration: 00:37
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Rich Boy
Role Models (feat. David Banner & Attitude)
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Gordon Buchanan |
| Series Producer | Ted Oakes |
| Producer | Anwar Mamon |
| Director | Anwar Mamon |
| Assistant Producer | Patrick Evans |
Broadcasts
- Mon 29 Dec 2014 21:00
- New Year's Day 2015 12:50
- Tue 13 Jan 2015 02:10
- Christmas Eve 2015 15:15
- Tue 6 Dec 2016 15:30
- Sat 20 Jan 2018 11:00
- Sat 5 Jan 2019 15:15
- Thu 9 Jan 2020 16:15
- Mon 14 Dec 2020 16:15BBC Two except Scotland
- Thu 22 Dec 2022 11:50BBC Two except Scotland
- Sat 9 Dec 2023 11:00BBC Two except Scotland
- Wed 20 Nov 2024 16:15BBC Two except Scotland
- Sunday 12:45BBC Two except Scotland
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