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Arthur the King

Over the course of ten days and 435 miles, an unbreakable bond is forged between a pro adventure racer and a scrappy street dog companion named Arthur. Based on a true story.

Over the course of ten days and 435 miles, an unbreakable bond is forged between pro adventure racer Michael Light and a scrappy street dog companion dubbed Arthur. Desperate for one last chance to win, Michael convinces a sponsor to back him and a team of athletes for the Adventure Racing World Championship in the Dominican Republic. As the team is pushed to their outer limits of endurance in the race, Arthur redefines what victory, loyalty and friendship truly mean. Based on a true story.

1 hour, 37 minutes

On TV

Tue 25 Aug 2026 22:40
麻豆社 One except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD

Credits

Chik Ali Suliman
Michael Mark Wahlberg
John Alani Ilongwe
Leo Simu Liu
Director Simon Cellan Jones
Olivia Nathalie Emmanuel
Himself Bear Grylls
Charlie Paul Guilfoyle
Helen Juliet Rylance
Writer Mikael Lindnord
Writer Michael Brandt
Decker Rob Collins
Ruby Cece Valentina
Hugo Best Oscar
Santiago Roger Wasserman

Broadcasts

  • Mon 25 May 2026 23:00
    麻豆社 One except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
  • Mon 25 May 2026 23:30
    麻豆社 One Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only
  • Sun 31 May 2026 22:35
    麻豆社 Three
  • Tue 25 Aug 2026 22:40
    麻豆社 One except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
  • Tue 25 Aug 2026 23:10
    麻豆社 One Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only

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