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Natural World: Spectacled Bears: Shadows of the Forest

Natural World (2008)

Documentary | UK

Director: Fergus Beeley, Angel Garcia-Rojo

BBC2 | Saturday 17 June 2023 | 14:50

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Saturday 17 June 2023 14:50

Tuesday 9 May 2017 16:25

Saturday 19 March 2016 11:10

Wednesday 3 September 2008 19:00

Rating: 8.3/10

SEASON: 26

EPISODE: 24 - Spectacled Bears: Shadows of the Forest

SYNOPSIS

Stephen Fry reveals the little-known habits of the spectacled bear, the inspiration behind the famous children's character Paddington Bear.

Voice: Stephen Fry

Producer: Fergus Beeley, Angel Garcia-Rojo

RUNTIME: 50 min

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