The Polar Bear Family & Me

The Polar Bear Family & Me (2013)

EndedDocumentary showAdventure, Family, Nature

Wildlife cameraman Gordon Buchanan follows a wild polar bear family over three seasons, something no one has done before. Gordon and arctic survival experts travel by boat to far flung Svalbard. They manage to find a polar bear birth den and meet mother Lyra and her cubs Miki and Luca as they emerge from their den. Little is known about the family life of polar bears because no one has been able to follow them this closely before. Gordon helps scientists fit Lyra with a tracking collar and takes on the mission of living with this remarkable bear family. To help him observe the polar bears Gordon tests a 'bear proof' filming hide - the 'Ice Cube' and gets closer to polar bears than anyone has ever done before.

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Scheduleevery Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 21:30 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E03AutumnJan 10, 2013
S01E02SummerJan 8, 2013
S01E01SpringJan 7, 2013
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'The Polar Bear Family & Me' premiere?

'The Polar Bear Family & Me' premiered on December 30, 2013.

Who is the presenter of the show 'The Polar Bear Family & Me'?

Wildlife cameraman, Gordon Buchanan, is the presenter of the show 'The Polar Bear Family & Me'.

Which region did the presenter visit to film the show?

The presenter visited the Arctic region to film the show.

How many episodes does 'The Polar Bear Family & Me' have?

'The Polar Bear Family & Me' has three episodes.

What is the show about?

The show follows the life of a polar bear family in Arctic; the challenges they face in the harsh environment and how they live together.

Is the show a documentary or a drama?

The show is a documentary.

What is the age rating of 'The Polar Bear Family & Me'?

The show is suited for all audiences and has no age rating.

How long is each episode of 'The Polar Bear Family & Me'?

Each episode of 'The Polar Bear Family & Me' is around 60 minutes long.

What was the inspiration behind 'The Polar Bear Family & Me'?

The presenter, Gordon Buchanan, has been filming wildlife for over 20 years, and he wanted to capture the lives of the polar bear family in the harsh environment of the Arctic, which inspired him to make this show.

Is 'The Polar Bear Family & Me' nominated for any awards?

It is not clear whether 'The Polar Bear Family & Me' was nominated for any awards.

Which production company is behind 'The Polar Bear Family & Me'?

The production company behind 'The Polar Bear Family & Me' is the BBC.

What other shows has Gordon Buchanan presented before 'The Polar Bear Family & Me'?

Gordon Buchanan has presented several wildlife documentaries before 'The Polar Bear Family & Me,' including 'The Nightshift' and 'The Elephant Family & Me.'

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