High intensity drama in the wilds, coming soon on BBC

THE BBC is about to launch a six-part wildlife series that sets new standards in understanding and appreciating animal existence. Kingdom closely examines and analyses four animal predator species - leopards, hyenas, wild dogs, and lions - in Zambia's spectacularly beautiful South Luangwa National Park - known as Nsefu. Filming lasted five years.

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The dramatic sagas of the four animal families are uncovered as they navigate the battles of being a predator in a remote and competitive environment.

Says executive producer Mike Gunton: "If I had to pick one word to describe Kingdom it would be 'intensity'.

"It's almost Shakespearean in its feel, and it's incredibly ambitious in its scale.

"It's a story that speaks across the ages because it focuses on four families in one location all struggling to survive."