The Ark (1993)
Synopsis
A series of four documentaries filmed behind the scenes at London Zoo as it fights for its future.
Creator
Edward Mirzoeff
Network
BBC Two
Episodes
Episodes
Survival of the Fittest
Facing the worst crisis in the Zoological Society of London's 166-year history, a new management team believes it must cut costs drastically and somehow attract more visitors. Keepers who have worked devotedly with the animals all their lives apply for their own jobs.
Natural Selection
Cost-cutting turns to the animals, one-third of whom must go.
The Political Animal
As visitors flock to see the new panda Ming Ming, the very fabric of the zoo is crumbling. Health and Safety may shutter part of the aquarium. Unprofitable animal breeding programmes are scrutinized. Meanwhile, an alliance of keepers and Zoological Society Fellows plan a coup.
Tooth and Claw
A rebel group of keepers and Fellows calls a special general meeting, aiming to topple the present management. Director general David Jones and his leading opponent work out their plans while a keeper nurses a sick koala named Midgie, one of two at the zoo.
Details
Original Title
The Ark
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
4
Production
RTO Pictures
