The Lion Cub From Harrods
This documentary tells the extraordinary story of Christian the Lion who was bought as a cub by John Rendall and Ace Bourke, from the Harrods ‘Exotic Animals Department’ Christian the lion then found himself swept up into the heart of hip London society at the height of the ‘swinging sixties’. The film features exclusive photographs, and never-before-seen footage of the last reunion between John, Ace and Christian which has come from their personal archive.
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Duration: 1 x 60' HD
Resolution: HD
Seasons: TBC
Genre: Lifestyle
Tags: Human Interest
Original Language: TBC
Producer: Blink Films
Original Broadcaster: Channel 5
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