British channel Rewind TV will broadcast the 1970s American television series Born Free, based on the 1966 movie of the same name. No broadcast dates have been revealed yet, but the show has been confirmed as “coming soon.”
What is Born Free?
The original concept was based on the book Born Free by Joy Adamson. The TV adaptation first aired on the NBC television network from the 9th of September to the 30th December 1974. It was produced by Columbia Pictures Television, and ran for one season of thirteen episodes.
Born Free follows the lives of George and Joy Adamson, a couple who live in Kenya with their adopted lioness, Elsa. They protect the animals in the surrounding area from various dangers, both natural and human. It starts Gary Collins and Diana Muldaur.
What is Rewind TV?
Rewind TV is a British channel on Sky (190) and Freeview (95). It features several classic television shows and movies from around the world. The schedule has included ITC series like Department S and The Prisoner. Other broadcast shows, some of which haven’t been aired for some time, include The Cuckoo Waltz, Worzel Gummidge Down Under, Monkey, and Hancock.
They have also broadcast a number of shows from the library of Westward and TSW, including That’s My Dog.
The channel has recently started airing a large amount of classic American programming. Titles have included Married With Children, Bewitched, Fantasy Island, I Dream of Jeannie, The Monkees, Diff’rent Strokes and Police Woman.
Jamie’s Reaction
Once again, Rewind TV have dug another gem out of Sony’s vast catalogue. This one, originally made by Columbia Television, has rarely been seen on UK television.
Born Free is best remembered as a 1966 British movie starring Virginia McKenna and Bill Travers. The theme song, sung by Matt Munro, is one of the most memorable of all time. It’ll be interesting to see how the concept was adapted 8 years after the film.
I’ve seen a little opposition to the idea that this channel are broadcasting more American shows. I, for one, am glad to seem the channel being more adventurous with their programming. There has been a limited selection of US TV here in the last two decades. Bravo Rewind TV!
Born Free is coming soon to Rewind TV. We will update you when a confirmed date has been announced.
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