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"Billy and Molly - an otter love story"

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eddiecat78 Mon 22-Jun-26 09:20:23

We watched this yesterday on Channel 4 and it's now available to stream (free).
In essence it is about an orphaned otter, Molly, in Skye who is befriended by a man, Billy. But it is much more than that -the impact Molly has on Billy is very moving, the scenery is spectacular and the music is perfect.
I'm not a big lover of wildlife documentaries but this was wonderful

Greenfinch Mon 22-Jun-26 09:29:26

Sounds good . I will watch it on catch up.

shysal Mon 22-Jun-26 10:41:55

I loved it! It moved me to tears at times.

petra Mon 22-Jun-26 10:52:22

I watched it again yesterday. So lovely 🥰

Gymstagran Mon 22-Jun-26 10:55:31

It was beautiful and moving

Vito Mon 22-Jun-26 11:18:10

Loved every second, will watch it again. Just beautiful.

eddiecat78 Mon 22-Jun-26 11:32:55

I should have added that it is also very funny in parts

Judy54 Mon 22-Jun-26 13:43:46

It was an absolute delight, combining fun, laughter and poignancy. It was wonderful to watch with stunning scenery thrown in too. Just my cup of tea!

Luckygirl3 Mon 22-Jun-26 13:52:59

Excellent cinematography.

Aveline Mon 22-Jun-26 14:57:58

Beautifully done. The photography was stunning.

Sago Mon 22-Jun-26 15:23:49

It is the most delightful film.

I loved every minute.

Aldom Mon 22-Jun-26 17:20:20

I'm going to watch this. A friend watched the programme last night and described it to me today.
It sounds wonderful.

Dottydots Mon 22-Jun-26 19:06:49

I didn't think it would be my cup of tea as I'm not really in to nature or animals. However, it was pure magic from beginning to end. I think I'm getting soft in my old age.

Bridey Tue 23-Jun-26 07:32:30

What a wonderful film, it was so touching and the scenery was amazing,

granfromafar Tue 23-Jun-26 07:34:55

It was absolutely delightful. I recommended it to friends, but forgot to do so here.

Aldom Tue 23-Jun-26 10:00:34

I watched this enchanting documentary last night.
Everyone should watch it.
The scenery is amazing. Such a contrast between summer and winter.
The skies are incredible.
And what an uplifting story of a man and an otter.

keepcalmandcavachon Tue 23-Jun-26 11:09:47

Thankyou *eddiecat78, hoping to watch this afternoon! Does anyone else remember Ring of Bright Water about Midge the otter? Beautiful also.

Overthemoongran Tue 23-Jun-26 21:42:18

I’ve just finished watching this, it is absolutely wonderful, I loved it. Thank you so much eddiecat78 for mentioning it, I’d never heard of it.
Yes keepcalm, I loved Ring of Bright Water, but not the sad ending.

Cossy Tue 23-Jun-26 21:46:07

I’m a huge huge lover of tv wildlife programmes and I’ll watch this. Thank you thanks

Sadgrandma Wed 24-Jun-26 05:53:01

I must watch this as it sounds like ‘A Ring of Bright Water’ by Gavin Maxwell. One of my all time favourite books. If you enjoyed this programme you must read it or watch the film.

Cabowich Wed 24-Jun-26 12:29:19

I watched this due to recommendations here and loved it too.

Madwoman11 Wed 24-Jun-26 13:37:44

I really enjoyed it and felt very emotional

Glenfinnan Wed 24-Jun-26 16:37:34

Loved it too

Nurseundercover Wed 24-Jun-26 17:31:49

Simply wonderful

SingingRabbits Thu 25-Jun-26 20:37:13

I watched it last night and it was truly captivating yet somehow sad as well. Can’t quite put my finger on why this is.
One of the saddest shots was seeing the deserted little pool of multi-coloured balls which Molly had so loved to play in. What do others think?