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Episode 2

Episode 2 of 6

Drama series. George attempts to rescue two himalayan black bears from a cave in Matlock, while Reverend Webb is intent on uncovering what the Mottersheads are up to.

With the initial plans for the zoo drawn up, George turns his mind to growing the stock at Oakfield, which brings him face-to-face with two himalayan black bears hiding out in a cave in Matlock. The male is extremely protective of the malnourished female and George - along with Lizzie's brother, Billy - is in a quandary about what to do.

Back at Oakfield, Lizzie and the family continue the onerous work of putting the zoo together. However, Mew has shut herself away in protest and Lucy is less than enthusiastic about Lizzie taking the reins. With George away, Lizzie is forced to interpret his muddled plans in order to fill in official forms that need to be submitted to the council imminently. Meanwhile, Reverend Webb is determined to find out exactly what's going on at Oakfield and he's horrified to learn from Camilla, who's intercepted a private telegram, that the family are building an attraction for visitors to flock to.

While George and Billy have a job on their hands rescuing the bears, particularly as the female bear is sick and the male won't leave her side, Councillor Tipping of Chester Council receives a call from Webb. Now that they know what the Mottersheads are planning, the zoo must be stopped.

1 hour

Last on

Wed 10 Sep 2014 21:00

Credits

Role Contributor
George Mottershead Lee Ingleby
Lizzie Mottershead Liz White
Billy Atkinson Ralf Little
Reverend Aaron Webb Stephen Campbell Moore
Lady Katherine Longmore Sophia Myles
Muriel Mottershead Amelia Clarkson
June Mottershead Honor Kneafsey
Albert Mottershead Peter Wight
Lucy Mottershead Anne Reid
Camilla Radler Hayley Carmichael
Archie Radler Tom Hardman
Mr Pollard Gary Davis
Mrs Pollard Sally Bankes
Mr Fowler Steve Cooper
Dr Barnaby Ford Hugh Skinner
Mrs Polly Ford Jessica Ransom
Barlow Karl Collins
Frankie Faye Brookes
Ronald Tipping Jason Watkins
Writer Matt Charman
Producer Marcus Wilson
Director Andy De Emmony
Executive Producer Luke Alkin
Executive Producer Kenton Allen
Executive Producer Matthew Justice
Executive Producer Adam Kemp
Executive Producer Matthew Read
Idea Originator Adam Kemp

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