Death of Guy the Gorilla

Title

Death of Guy the Gorilla

Genre

News report; Vox pop; Obituary

TX Date

Jun 1978

Year of production

1978

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Duration

00:04:59

Description

Steve Harvey reports on the death of Guy the Gorilla, aged 32, at London Zoo. The report examines Guy’s life and popularity, and how his body is to be stuffed and sent to the Natural History Museum. Includes vox pops with zoo visitors and staff; recording of song Guy the Gorilla, performed by David Dundas.

Contributors

Steve Harvey

Keywords

Deaths; Death; London Zoo; Zoological gardens; Captive animals; Animals; Guy the Gorilla; Natural History Museum

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