Is Silverback on BBC iPlayer UK?

Name: Silverback
Director: Miles Blayden-Ryall
Genre: Documentary
Cast: Vianet Djenguet, John Kahekwa, Lambert Mongane

Yes, Silverback is currently available to stream on BBC iPlayer UK.

Film

Silverback

Documentary

90 min

Last verified: 12/04/2026

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Synopsis

On a 3 month mission to help save the Congo's eastern lowland gorillas from extinction, cameraman Vianet Djenguet comes face to face with Kahuzi-Biega's largest wild silverback.

Director

Miles Blayden-Ryall

Cast

Vianet Djenguet
John Kahekwa
Lambert Mongane