Lion

Tuesday 8pm

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Season 1
00:30

Next transmissions on tv

  1. Tuesday 13 October 7pm

    Chapter One: A Prince is Born

  2. Tuesday 13 October 8pm

    Chapter Two: A Band of Brothers

  3. Saturday 17 October 7pm

    Chapter One: A Prince is Born

Synopsis

From “The Lion King” director Jon Favreau and BBC Studios executive producer Mike Gunton comes the extraordinary true story of a lion cub named Kio on his epic journey to become a king. Filmed over four years, this sweeping saga of family, hope and courage follows Kio as he grows from a vulnerable cub into a powerful leader. Along the way, he faces loss, exile and fierce rivals in a fight to survive. Combining cinematic storytelling with groundbreaking natural history filmmaking, this series captures the complete coming-of-age story of a lion — and the remarkable making of a king.

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Episodes

Season 1
  • Chapter One: A Prince is Born

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    A timid lion cub named Kio is born to Summer, the queen of a powerful pride. When a hunt ends in tragedy, Kio gets his first glimpse at how unpredictable life on the savannah can be. He slowly grows braver until a solo adventure brings him face to face with the pride’s mortal enemy: the buffalo.

    Next Showing
    Tuesday 13 October 7pm
    On NatGeo Wild
    Next Showing
    Saturday 17 October 7pm
    On NatGeo Wild
  • Chapter Two: A Band of Brothers

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    After a narrow escape, 12-week-old Kio must earn the respect of his older brothers if he’s ever to survive – and one day become a king. Just as he finally finds his place among them, disaster tears the family apart, forcing Summer to make an extraordinary sacrifice to protect Kio’s future.

    Next Showing
    Tuesday 13 October 8pm
    On NatGeo Wild
    Next Showing
    Saturday 17 October 8pm
    On NatGeo Wild
  • Chapter Four: To Be King

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    Alone and far from home, Kio and his brothers must survive in territories ruled by rival males. A thriving marsh and a pride of lionesses offer hope for a new beginning until the reigning kings return and attack. To claim a kingdom of his own, Kio must prove he has the courage to lead.

    Next Showing
    Tuesday 20 October 8pm
    On NatGeo Wild