Wildlife SOS

1996•30m

Documentary

A show based on Wildlife Aid in Leatherhead, Surrey. While conservationist Simon Cowell wanders around the country side, rescuing injured, sick or orphaned wildlife, volunteers at hospital are treating and raising patients, so they can be ready to be released back into the wild.

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Production

WILD PRODUCTIONS, Face Productions, Amatis Film & Television Productions

Language

Status

Ended

First Aired

March 13, 1996

Last Aired

August 28, 2014

Networks

Animal Planet, 5, 5 (Online), ITV Meridian

Created By

Stephen Fry, Simon Cowell

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

Episode 1

Air date: 1996-03-13

Episode 2

Air date: 1996-03-20

Episode 3

Air date: 1996-03-27

Episode 4

Air date: 1996-04-03

Episode 5

Air date: 1996-04-10

Episode 6

Air date: 1996-04-17

Episode 7

Air date: 1996-04-24

Episode 8

Air date: 1996-05-01

Episode 9

Air date: 1996-05-08

E10

Episode 10

Air date: 1996-05-15

E11

Episode 11

Air date: 1996-05-22

E12

Episode 12

Air date: 1996-05-29

Cast

Simon Cowell

Self

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