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A Lion's Tale

Planet Earth Live Specials
Episode 2 of 5

Wildlife documentary telling the story of Moja, a five-month-old lion cub living with his single lioness mum, Nyota, in Kenya's Masai Mara. Together, they face a fight for life.

Moja is a five-month-old lion cub living with his single lioness mum, Nyota, in Kenya's Masai Mara. It is May, and food is scarce; Moja is starving. The rains have arrived, and prey is thin on the ground. Without the help and protection of a pride, Moja faces the toughest month of his life. Moja's mum, Nyota, is his only hope. She must find enough food to keep them both alive and protect Moja from the hyenas and lions that surround them. Together, they face a fight for life; this is their story.

13 minutes

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Next Saturday 14:50
BBC Two Wales & Wales HD only

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Credits

Narrator Julia Bradbury
Narrator Julia Bradbury
Executive Producer Tim Scoones
Executive Producer Tim Scoones
Producer Laura Smith
Producer Laura Smith
Series Producer Lucinda Axelsson
Series Producer Lucinda Axelsson
Series Producer Roger Webb
Series Producer Roger Webb

Broadcasts

  • Sun 16 Sep 2012 17:00
    BBC One
  • Fri 23 Nov 2012 01:55
    BBC One
  • Thu 1 Dec 2022 14:15
    BBC One
  • Thu 16 Feb 2023 00:00
    BBC Two Wales HD & Wales only
  • Fri 16 Feb 2024 00:00
    BBC Two Wales HD & Wales only
  • Fri 19 Apr 2024 22:15
    BBC Two Wales & Wales HD only
  • Tue 7 May 2024 14:45
    BBC Two Wales & Wales HD only
  • Thu 23 Jan 2025 00:15
    BBC Two Wales HD & Wales only
  • Thu 13 Feb 2025 00:20
    BBC Two Wales HD & Wales only
  • Next Saturday 14:50
    BBC Two Wales & Wales HD only

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