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# A Lion Called Christian

by Ace Bourke

## Posts

- [Hélène, Canada](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/helene-canada/) - In 2003, I found a cat that I named Hermione and I would like to share her story. On October 25th, 2003, when I found Hermione in the grass, she was probably looking for something to eat.
- [Never Stop Missing You - Song](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/never-stop-missing-you-song/) - "Never Stop Missing You" is an original song by Australian singer/songwriter Gemma Shepherd, inspired by the remarkable story of Christian the Lion. Touched by his journey, Gemma wrote this heartfelt tribute and reached out to Ace Bourke, who then connected with the Born Free Foundation. Together, they created this special gift in honor of Christian's birthday.
- [Christian's Lion Photographer Derek Cattani](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/christians-lion-photographer-derek-cattani/) - Christian’s “official” photographer and friend Derek Cattani died on 24th June 2024. He was an award-winning photographer and a longtime supporter of LionAid.
- [Sad Farewell to John Rendall & Tony Fitzjohn](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/sad-farewell-to-john-rendall/) - John Rendall sadly died on 20/1/2022 from complications from Covid-19. Heart felt sympathies to his family and many friends.
- [Ace Bourke Blog](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/ace-bourke-blog/) - Listen to a new song about Christian on Ace’s latest blog.
- [Happy Birthday Christian](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/happy-birthday-christian-5/) - Happy Birthday Christian! Christian was born on 12 August 1969 – 48 years ago in Ilfracombe Zoo, Devon. Watch the reunion here .
- [Working For Animals](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/working-for-animals/) - Ace Bourke is on the Committee of Working for Animals who run two animals shelters in Darjeeling and Kalimpong, India. See www.workingforanimals.org.au Working for Animals is also on Facebook and Instagram. Facebook Working for Animals Inc Kalimpong & Darjeeling Goodwill Animal Shelter Help In Suffering International Instagram @kas_das_animalshelter_kas_das @helpinsuffering Animal Shelter Donations To make a
- [10 August - World Lion Day](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/10-august-world-lion-day/) - 10 August marks World Lion Day, so today let’s celebrate lions, mindful that there are approximately only 20,000 lions left in the wild in Africa. This is an appalling statistic – there are 80-90% fewer lions now than in Christian’s time. Let’s resolve to do something about it! Visit these various websites that aim to
- [25th Anniversary of George Adamson's death](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/25th-anniversay-of-george-adamsons-death/) - Ace Bourke appeared on Weekend Sunrise to remember George Adamson - Father of Lions. Watch the segment HERE.
- [2014 Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organisation conference](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/ace-bourke-speaks-at-the-2014-federation-of-indian-animal-protection-organisation-conference/) - Ace with some of the volunteers at the recent FIAPO conference in Jaipur. The Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organisations has a powerful voice in a country with some of the best laws for protection of animals, although implementation of them is problematic. Ace gave the Opening Address and the audience was inspired by Christian's
- [Ace Bourke with Kevin Richardson 'The Lion Whisperer' in Sydney, June 2015](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/ace-bourke-with-kevin-richardson-the-lion-whisperer-in-sydney-june-2015/) - Ace Bourke attended a successful fund raising event in Sydney this month with guest speaker Kevin Richardson visiting from South Africa. Kevin discussed his book Part of the Pride and answered most of my more serious questions when he delivered his talk – including the dangers he inadvertently faces even though the lions obviously adore
- [World Lion Day - 10 August](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/world-lion-day-10-august-2/) - 10 August marks World Lion Day, so today let’s celebrate lions and take action to secure their existence for future generations. Thirty years ago there were 200,000 lions roaming wild across the continent – but now there are only approximately 20,000 left in the wild in Africa. Let’s resolve to do something about it! Canned
- [The Daily Edition](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/the-daily-edition/) - This month Ace Bourke dropped by the Channel 7 Sydney studio to talk to The Daily Edition about Christian’s story. Watch the full interview HERE.
- [Happy Birthday Christian!](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/happy-birthday-christian-3/) - Christian was born on 12 August 1969 - 47 years ago in Ilfracombe Zoo, Devon.
- [International Tiger Day](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/international-tiger-day/) - 29 July marks International Tiger Day. There are just over 2,000 tigers in India at present and in 2016 Ace Bourke travelled to India and saw a few at close quarters in the Ranthambore National Park. Read more about his experience on his blog.
- [World Lion Day - 10 August 2019](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/world-lion-day-10-august-2017/) - Today is World Lion Day. There are approximately 20,000 lions left in the wild in Africa and so today let's celebrate lions and take action to secure their future. You can show your support and help via these websites: The Campaign Against Canned Hunting For the Love of Wildlife Lobby For Lions Volunteers Beware Facebook
- [Happy 50th Birthday Christian!](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/happy-birthday-christian-4/) - Happy 50th Birthday Christian! Christian was born on 12 August 1969 – 48 years ago in Ilfracombe Zoo, Devon. Although no one knows when Christian would have passed away in the wild, Christian was last seen by George Adamson in early 1973 when he was nearly four years old and was growing into one of
- [International Tiger Day](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/international-tiger-day-2/) - International Tiger Day is 29 July. There is approximately 3,900 tigers left in the wild.
- [World Lion Day](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/world-lion-day/) - Today is World Lion Day. There are approximately 20,000 lions left in the wild in Africa and so today let's celebrate lions and take action to secure their future. You can show your support and help via these websites: The Campaign Against Canned Hunting For the Love of Wildlife Lobby For Lions Volunteers Beware Facebook
- [From Joe, UK](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/from-joe-uk/) - Hi, when I was a kid I grew up in the surrey hills,every Saturday I would go off with the local milkman to help him on his round. I remember going to a house outside Dorking and being so impressed with these people that had a lion in their tennis court , I used to
- [Fan Email - Colleen](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/fan-email-colleen-2/) - I wanted to let you know that your book on Christian is one of my favourite books of all time. I read it years ago in the 70's.I believe and then twice more in more recent years. I find so much to appreciate in your book. The innocence of you two young men taking on such a
- [From Audrey, USA](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/from-audrey-usa/) - I was fortunate enough to watch the beautiful story of Christian on television last night. I was moved beyond belief when I saw the love between John, Ace and Christian. I saw how Christian thought of Ace and John as his parents. He saw them as one see's God. A baby human experiences their first
- [Kathleen, Colorado Springs](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/kathleen-colorado-springs/) - Father's Day 2009 I met a Rotweiller that, some would say, could have been no one less than an angel and one family member said "No. Try GOD direct!" I had been having a particularly bad time. I had lost a job in California - through an illness. Then landed in a Spanish family of
- [Fan email - Deanna, NY](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/fan-email-deanna-ny/) - I absolutely LOVE this. Everything about it. All these beautiful animals deserve the world and are such loving creatures that media likes to create to be as such a evil image. I love animals more than anything. I wish I could save them all and I will always stick up for them until my last
- [Letter to Christian from fan, Inés](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/letter-to-christian-from-fan-ines/) - Dear Christian, I always think of you and wonder what your life would have been like if kind, generous and determined people hadn’t brought you back to Africa. Having been born in captivity in Devon and put on sale at a department store, your future seemed to be limited to a cage in a zoo
- [GLOBAL MARCH FOR LIONS - Saturday 15 March 2014](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/global-march-for-lions-saturday-15-march-2014/) - This Saturday, 15 March 2014, many people around the world will be joining the Global March For Lions to raise awareness about the trophy and canned hunting of lions in South Africa. See - www.globalmarch4lions.org. It is legal in South Africa to breed lions in captivity, hand rear them for use in the cub petting industry, then shoot
- [Aastha, India](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/aastha-india/) - Seeing Christian today, I felt the urge to hug my tamed tabby cat- LEO :) We first saw him when he was barely few days old. Such a tiny creature he was, with blue eyes, a tummy so big that the legs could not balance him and he would walk with great difficulty. Leo joined
- [Cynthia, USA](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/cynthia-usa/) - A lovely message from Cynthia: I came upon the book, A Lion Called Christian, in the library and picked it off the shelf, intrigued by the title. As I began reading the book at home, I felt some familiarity with the unfolding of the story, having often worked in London. Of course, I knew Harrods
- [Happy Birthday Christian!](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/happy-birthday-christian-2/) - Christian was born on the 12 August 1969 – 44 years ago in Ilfracombe Zoo, Devon. In the wild he may have lived to be 10 or 12 years old, and some lions can live up to 18 years old in a zoo. Some of you may have seen his good looking parents Butch and
- [Animal Welfare League NSW art exhibition](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/animal-welfare-league-nsw-art-exhibition/) - Last night Ace Bourke spoke at the Animal Welfare League NSW art exhibition. He showed for the first time home footage of Christian The Lion. Ace will speak again at the exhibition on Saturday 28 September at 3pm - 3 Blackfriars St, Chippendale NSW 2008.
- [Christian 1972 by Ace Bourke](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/christian-1972-by-ace-bourke/) - This image of Christian was taken from Ace Bourke's home movies.
- [Ace Bourke will discuss Christian at Animal Welfare League NSW art exhibition](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/774/) - Ace Bourke will present at the Animal Welfare League NSW art exhibition on Thursday 26 September and Saturday 28 September. Ace Bourke is an ambassador of the cause and will discuss his experiences with Christian The Lion and his last visit to him in Kenya in 1972.
- [Christian's Christmas Card](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/christian-christmas-card/) - Thanks to Derek Cattani again for Christian's Christmas card. Merry Christmas and Season's Greeting to all.
- [Christian the Lion named #1 heart-wrenching video](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/christian-the-lion-named-1-heart-wrenching-video/) - The YouTube reunion video of Christian the Lion was named by Mashable as the number 1 heart-wrenching video to make you cry. The article has had over 4,700 shares and we love that everyone is embracing Christian!
- [Christian painting by Karen Neal](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/705/) - New Zealand artist Karen Neal generously donated the proceeds of this painting to GAWPT. See her website for limited edition prints and other images.
- [Christian and George Adamson](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/christian-and-george-adamson/) - Christian with George Adamson - probably late 1972 or 1973. It must be one of the last photographs taken. Courtesy GAWPT and George/usasportswarrior.
- [Ace Bourke Interview](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/ace-bourke-interview/) - This month Ace Bourke was interviewed by Wilson Vega for Tiempo Real. Click here to watch the skype interview.
- [Ace Bourke: A Collector's Journey](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/ace-bourke-a-collectors-journey/) - This weekend Ace Bourke opened his exhibition A Collector's Journey at the Hazelhurst Regional Gallery & Arts Centre in Sydney. The exhibition features Aboriginal art, Indian tribal art, traditional and contemporary Pacific works, photographs and more from curator Ace Bourke’s personal collection. Also included in the exhibition are photographs and memorabilia of Christian the Lion.
- [Happy Birthday Christian!](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/happy-birthday-christian/) - The 12th of August marks Christian's birthday and this month also marks 40 years since we last saw Christian. By 1972 Christian had grown into what George Adamson thought may have been the biggest lion in Kenya – close to 500 pounds, and with more growing to do. To quote from our book A Lion
- [BBC's "The One Show" features Christian the Lion](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/the-one-show-features-christian-the-lion/) - On 1 May 2012, BBC's "The One Show" featured two stories about reunions of wild animals with their former owners. The first story featured Christian. Click here to watch.
- [Thank you Whitney](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/636/) - Vale Whitney Houston. Your song I Will Always Love You helped send Christian’s video viral and introduced him to a new global audience, and we will always be grateful. Ace Bourke
- [A great gift this Christmas!](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/a-great-gift-this-christmas/) - A Lion Called Christian is a beautiful story that continues to inspire people around the world. The book is available in more than in more than 18 languages around the world and makes a great Christmas gift. The book is available in hard copy through www.amazon.com and digital or e-book editions are available through the
- [Bingo, India](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/bingo-india/) - I am from a city called Bangalore in India. I once found a dog with a severe wound on its right leg. I took it to the nearest vet-clinic and had it treated. Then I brought it home. After a few days it occurred to me as if the dog had already been trained. Not
- [An exhibition of the works of Joy Adamson](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/an-exhibition-of-the-works-of-joy-adamson/) - An exclusive exhibition of Joy Adamson’s botanical paintings will open for public viewing from 28 October to 1 November 2011, from 10am to 6pm daily. The story of the raising of an orphan lion cub by Joy and George Adamson in the 1950s and her subsequent release into the African bush is one of the
- [Franck, France](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/franck-france/) - Bonjour from France! I've just finish to read the book after having viewed again and again the differnt videos on YouTube. I discovered the story 2 weeks ago on French TV and it has been a kind of revolution for me. The story is so magnific, in fact, it is not a story it's just
- [Mable, Hong Kong](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/mable-hong-kong/) - Thank you so much for making the video... I just couldn't find a word to describe my feeling, tears keep rolling down my face and I've gone completely speechless........ It's a beautiful true story about true love with no boundary........ Beautiful!! Beautiful....... It touches my heart so deeply..... Thank you!!! Salute with love
- [Carmen, Germany](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/carmen-germany/) - Last weekend I read your book: Christian the lion. It was so facinating that I coudn`t stop reading. Thank you for writing this book. Some years ago I wrote about my two cats. I would like to do a LINK on my homepage about yours or from the organisation to help animals. www.carmen-miranda.net
- [Marge, Australia](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/marge-australia/) - I have just read your story in a Readers Digest book, and just had to see for myself. This is the most touching and beautiful thing I have ever read. I am 68 years old and have even had tears watching the reunion. I am saving this for my 7 year old grandchildren to watch.
- [Antje, Germany](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/antje-germany/) - The story about the lion Christian is really amazing. I saw a reportage with my son, he´s 7 years old, on TV. When the film was over, tears running over his face. He was sad, because Christian was going away. He loves his dog. On this evening he stay with him and I must told
- [P M, India](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/p-m-india/) - Today I watch 1 documentery movie on Animal Planet about CHRISTIAN & I want to say I can't stop crying. I had never met CHRISTIAN but I miss more. It is very sweet & so innocent lion. Thanks for both owners of CHRISTIAN who brought him home. I love you Christian I hope you are
- [Ishwar, India](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/ishwar-india/) - Hi my name is Ishwar Vyas and I'm a 13 year old boy from India. I saw the pic of Christian the Lion and I also saw the video of christian and love it very much when he saw you first after a year I was crying while seeing that video. I want to ask
- [Claudia, Germany](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/claudia-germany/) - Dear John, Dear Ace, I saw your film on German TV today - A REALLY LOVELY STORY !! I love dogs for my whole life, but Christian is the loveliest lion I have ever seen. Did you ever hear anything from Christian? Are you coming to Germany some time? You did great work for Christian
- [Christian il leone](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/528/) - We were recently asked where to the A Lion Called Christian in Italy. The Italian edition is called "Christian il leone" and is available online through Libreria Rizzoli.
- [Elizabeth, USA](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/elizabeth-usa/) - Hi Team Christian - I am a bit late to the party on discovering your fantastic story, but the video was forwarded to me by a friend and I was amazed. Since it's pretty unusual for me to have such a strong reaction from a video on youtube, I wanted to send a note about
- [Christian, Italy](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/christian-italy/) - A beautiful story, after seeing a documentary on History Channel I'm passionate and I bought the book first and then also the DVD. I hope you have lived many years in the freedom of having your little puppies and your herd. Christian
- [Auxelia, UK](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/auxelia-uk/) - A friend put up the video on face book and I followed the whole story on youtube. And it is an incredible story in every sense of the word. I also watched the interview from 2008 and the part where you are asked - How, when no one had seen Christian for months, did he
- [Judith, UK](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/judith-uk/) - I have always loved big cats (I love little ones too!) - they are so majestic beautiful - and timeless - and like all animals - they are simply themselves! What a sad and terrible world it would be if they were no longer in it. Along with rhinos elephants and all the other animals
- [Derek Cattani - My Favourite Picture](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/derek-cattani-my-favourite-picture/) - Derek Cattani talks about his favourite picture of Christian
- [A Lion Called Christian is nominated for an Extensive Reading Foundation Award](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/a-lion-called-christian-is-nominated-for-an-extensive-reading-foundation-award/) - The English Language Reader edition of A Lion Called Christian has been selected as a set text by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations for the FCE Writing examination in 2013-14. The FCE (First Certificate Exam) is an exam for upper-intermediate students of English and is taken by students all over the world. The title has
- [Ace Bourke joins Panel Discussion at Global Animal at University of Wollongong this Friday](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/ace-bourke-joins-panel-discussion-at-global-animal-at-university-of-wollongong-this-friday/) - Curator and Author Ace Bourke joins the Panel Discussion at the Global Animal Conference being held at University of Wollongong from Thursday 7 July to Friday 8 July 2011.
- [Christian: The lion who lived on the King’s Road](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/christian-the-lion-who-lived-on-the-kings-road/) - John Rendall speaks to Alan Johnston from the BBC World Service Program Witness about Christian the Lion and how he and friend Ace Bourke came to own Christian and return him to the wild. Click here to read more.
- [Jangarh Singh Shyam 1962-2001 Deer with Twelve Antlers Ace Bourke presents Contemporary Ritual Painting from India](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/jangarh-singh-shyam-1962-2001-deer-with-twelve-antlers-ace-bourke-presents-contemporary-ritual-painting-from-india/) - Ace Bourke is giving a floor talk at his current exhibition Contemporary Ritual Painting from India at The Cross Arts Project, 8 Llankelly Place, Kings Cross on Saturday 16 April at 3pm. This exhibition is a selection by Ace Bourke of contemporary Indian paintings reflecting the themes and rhythms in the tribal art of the
- [John Rendall appears on Mornings with Kerri-Anne Kennerly](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/john-rendall-appears-on-mornings-with-kerri-anne-kennerly/) - While the worlds media decended on London for the Royal Wedding, John Rendall co-author of A Lion Called Christian spoke to Kerri-Anne Kennerly in the gardens of Moravian Close where he and Ace Bourke would excercise Christian the Lion. Click here to watch the interview.
- [Ace Bourke talks to BBC Radio 4 about Christian the Lion](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/ace-bourke-talks-to-bbc-radio-4-about-christian-the-lion/) - Ace Bourke talks to Rev. Richard Coles on BBC Radio 4's Saturday Live program. Ace talks about he and John Rendall came to buy a lion from Harrod's. Ace says, "it was an awesome responsibility" but Christian was so charismatic that everyone fell in love with him. Click here to listen to the podcast (Sat
- [John Rendall on Frost Around the World](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/john-rendall-on-frost-around-the-world/) - Co-author of A Lion Called Christian John Rendall talks to John Frost about Christian and the video that went viral on YouTube showing him and his friend Ace Bourke visiting Christian one year after bringing him to Kenya more than 40 years ago.
- [A Lion Called Christian by Ace Bourke and John Rendall eBook is released](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/a-lion-called-christian-by-ace-bourke-and-john-rendall-ebook-is-released/) - To coincide with the Frankfurt Book Fair, the 1971 title A Lion Called Christian has been released as an eBook. This is a first for Random House. Ace and John are currently both in Sydney preparing the hardback edition for publication in 2009. Transworld (Random House) have created A Lion Called Christian for the title.
- [Ace Bourke and John Rendall get set to take A Lion Called Christian around the world](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/ace-bourke-and-john-rendall-get-set-to-take-a-lion-called-christian-around-the-world/) - Ace Bourke and John Rendall are preparing to leave on a book publicity tour for the launch of the revised book A Lion Called Christian. The two will be travelling across America and the UK in the coming weeks to promote the book based around the lion cub they purchased from Harrods and released, with
- [Ace Bourke and John Rendall on the Oprah Winfrey Show](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/ace-bourke-and-john-rendall-on-the-oprah-winfrey-show/) - Read more about Ace Bourke and John Rendall's appearance on Oprah here.
- [Ace Bourke and John Rendall to appear on the Oprah Winfrey Show](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/ace-bourke-and-john-rendall-to-appear-on-the-oprah-winfrey-show/) - Ace Bourke and John Rendall will commence their US publicity tour with an appearance on Oprah today, filmed live in Chicago. This is both an exciting and incredibly humbling opportunity to be interviewed by Oprah Winfrey and to talk about how Christian has captured the hearts of so many around the world. You can preview
- [Ace Bourke and John Rendall at the American Museum of Natural History](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/ace-bourke-and-john-rendall-at-the-american-museum-of-natural-history/) - On Thursday 19 March at the American Museum of Natural History in New York, Ace Bourke and John Rendall will talk about their journey with Christian the Lion as part of their US publicity tour for A Lion Called Christian. The lecture starts at 6.30pm and tickets can be purchased online.
- [Ace Bourke and John Rendall to appear live on the Today Show, NBC](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/ace-bourke-and-john-rendall-to-appear-live-on-the-today-show-nbc/) - Ace Bourke and John Rendall will make a live appearance on the Today Show on Tuesday 17 March as part of their US publicity tour.
- [An Update from Ace Bourke and John Rendall in America](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/an-update-from-ace-bourke-and-john-rendall-in-america/) - We are in America and our first television appearance was on the Oprah Winfrey Show in Chicago. It was her Friday live panel programme which made it more spontaneous and unpredictable, but great fun. She loves Christian's story and said she had cried when she first saw the YouTube clip last summer and when it
- [Ace Bourke and John Rendall on The View](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/ace-bourke-and-john-rendall-on-the-view/) - Ace Bourke and John Rendall's recent interview on The View will air in Australia on the Nine Network today, 23 March, at 1:00pm AEST as part of their book publicity tour for A Lion Called Christian. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiGKWoJi5qM]
- [A Lion Called Christian is a global success](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/a-lion-called-christian-is-a-global-success/) - Ace Bourke and John Rendall's book "A Lion Call Christian" has become an instant success in the UK and the USA. The book is currently ranked number 2 on the New York Times Bestseller List and has also achieved high rankings on these US bestseller lists: #2 on the New York Times #2 on San
- [An update from John Rendall and Ace Bourke](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/an-update-from-john-rendall-and-ace-bourke-3/) - We have just completed the UK publicity tour for A Lion Called Christian. The UK has been John's home base for many years and Ace has occasionally visited over the years. Our friends were delighted to welcome us and help make the book a great success. We have just been told that A Lion Called
- [A Lion Called Christian is launched in Australia](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/a-lion-called-christian-is-launched-in-australia/) - After a whirlwind tour across America and the UK, Ace and John have returned to share their famous story with Australia. The Taronga Foundation hosted a celebratory launch event on Tuesday 21 April where Ace and John shared stories with Richard Morecroft about early life with Christian and their recent appearances with Oprah and Whoopi
- [Christian The Lion TV Special on Channel 7](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/christian-the-lion-tv-special-on-channel-7/) - The Christian The Lion TV Special which has already aired on Channel 5 in the UK and Animal Planet in the US will feature on the Seven Network in Australia on Tuesday 5 May 2009 at 7:30pm. The program features original documentary footage and recent interviews with many of the key characters from the the
- [An update from John Rendall and Ace Bourke](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/an-update-from-john-rendall-and-ace-bourke-2/) - We have now launched 'A Lion Called Christian' and the Young Reader's version, 'Christian The Lion', in Australia. Again, our story has had a positive reception and we enjoyed our appearances on Today Tonight, Mornings with Kerri Anne and Sunrise. We have also done some interesting print and radio interviews including The Conversation Hour with
- [Ace Bourke and John Rendall’s interview with Oprah to air in Australia](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/ace-bourke-and-john-rendalls-interview-with-oprah-to-air-in-australia/) - Ace Bourke and John Rendall's interview with Oprah, which has been seen by millions of people and had America buzzing, will air in Australia tomorrow, Friday 15 May at 1:00pm on Network Ten. In their interview, which was a rare and exciting opportunity, Ace and John talk with Oprah and her Friday Live panel about
- [Ace Bourke and John Rendall take A Lion Called Christian to China](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/ace-bourke-and-john-rendall-take-a-lion-called-christian-to-china/) - Ace Bourke and John Rendall are preparing to travel to Beijing to appear on CCTV's weekly program 'Us' which airs on Channel One. CCTV Channel One is China's main current affairs channel and a ratings leader. This opportunity has opened up a vast new audience to their story and a chinese edition of the book
- [A Lion Called Christian to re-air on Channel Seven](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/a-lion-called-christian-to-re-air-on-channel-seven/) - Due to popular demand, A Lion Called Christian will be re-aired on Channel Seven in Perth, Melbourne and Adelaide on Saturday 6 June 2009 at 6:30pm. The special, which has already aired in the UK on Channel 5 and US on Animal Planet, showcases original documenary footage in addition to recent interviews with many of
- [John Rendall and Ace Bourke’s appearance on Oprah to air in the UK](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/john-rendall-and-ace-bourkes-appearance-on-oprah-to-air-in-the-uk/) - John Rendall and Ace Bourke's interview with Oprah, which has been viewed by millions across America and Australia, will air in the UK on Friday 17 July and Sunday 19 July on Diva TV. In their interview, which was a rare and exciting opportunity, Ace and John talk with Oprah and the Friday Live panel
- [An update on the release of the three Black Rhino into Tanzania](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/an-update-on-the-release-of-the-three-black-rhino-into-tanzania/) - Ace Bourke and John Rendall are both passionate supporters of the George Adamson Wildlife Preservation Trust and their work as George played such an instrumental role in the release of Christian. On Friday 29 May 2009 the George Adamson Wildlife Preservation Trust (GAWPT) took delivery of three rhinos, which were donated by the Dvur Kralove
- [An update from John Rendall and Ace Bourke](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/an-update-from-john-rendall-and-ace-bourke/) - We both loved our recent visit to China where we were interviewed in Beijing on CCTV's weekly program "Us" by host and executive producer Wang Lifen. Her weekly television program "Us" can be seen in every house or village throughout China which is a potential viewing audience of 1.3 billion people we like to think!
- [Photographs from A Lion Called Christian Publicity Tour](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/photographs-from-a-lion-called-christian-publicity-tour/) - Ace Bourke and John Rendall are excited to share with you the photographs from their publicity tour for A Lion Called Christian. The tour saw them appear on programs including Oprah, The View, and Entertainment Tonight in the US, This Morning with Richard and Judy and take part in numerous interviews for BBC Radio in
- [Congratulations to Ace Bourke](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/congratulations-to-ace-bourke/) - It has been a busy year for Ace Bourke, co-author of A Lion Called Christian, who graduated with a Masters of Arts from the University of Wollongong this week. His MA(R), titled Family Footprints: Tracing the Past in the Present through Curatorial Autobiographical Practice, examines a new form of "autobiographical" curatorship that evolved from three
- [A Lion Called Christian to be published on over fifteen new territories](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/a-lion-called-christian-to-be-published-on-over-fifteen-new-territories/) - Ace Bourke and John Rendall's book A Lion Called Christian is on track to become a global success with the book confirmed to publish in over fifteen territories worldwide. The publications will roll out over the next twelve months commencing on 30 July 2009 in Brazil followed by Italy, Norway, Spain and the mainland Chinese
- [Christian the Lion: My Scrapbook is released in Australia](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/christian-the-lion-my-scrapbook-is-released-in-australia/) - Ace Bourke and John Rendall are both thrilled to announce the release of Christian the Lion: My Scrapbook in Australia. Ideal for children, the glossy 26 page scrapbook features many never before seen photographs as well as favourite images of Ace, John and Christian that accompany the retelling of their amazing story in Christian's words.
- [Christian the Lion Prints available for purchase](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/christian-the-lion-prints-available-for-purchase/) - A number of your favourites as well as never before seen photographs of Christian the Lion are now available to purchase. The images, many of which were featured in Ace Bourke and John Rendalls book A Lion Called Christian, were captured by photographer Derek Cattani in London during the time that Christian was living with
- [A Lion Called Christian is published in Portugal](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/a-lion-called-christian-is-published-in-portugal/) - A Lion Called Christian has been published in Portugal and John was in Lisbon on the publication date. He was interviewed on national television news and a clip of the segment is available online (7 minutes into the broadcast).
- [Story title Harrod’s announce Christian the Lion Tours for 2010](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/story-title-harrods-announce-christian-the-lion-tours-for-2010/) - A Lion Called Christian is featured in Harrod’s Magazine and Harrod’s announce Christian the Lion Tours with Abercrombie & Kent in 2010. Click here for details .
- [Harrod’s Newsletter](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/harrods-newsletter/) - Our visit to Harrods earlier this year was featured in their in-house newsletter. Click here to see it.
- [Ace Bourke speaks at Art After Hours at the Art Gallery NSW](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/ace-bourke-speaks-at-art-after-hours-at-the-art-gallery-nsw/) - Ace Bourke speaks at Art After Hours at the Art Gallery NSW on 9 September 2009 about A Lion Called Christian with Bryan Seymour. Click here to see the video.
- [John Rendall recently spoke at the Early Risers Breakfast held at Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/john-rendall-recently-spoke-at-the-early-risers-breakfast-held-at-palazzo-versace-on-the-gold-coast/) - John Rendall talks about his and Ace Bourke's story about Christian the lion at the Early Risers breakfast. The Gold Coast Bulletin spoke with John before the event, click here to read the article. There is also a brief article following John's presentation here.
- [Ace’s blog](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/aces-blog/) - Ace Bourke has recently started a blog site which brings together all of his interests including A Lion Called Christian, wildlife conservation and his interests in the art world. You can visit the blog and leave comments at www.acebourke.wordpress.com. This photograph is by Derek Cattani, prints are available for purchase on his website.
- [Ace Bourke in LA for the US paperback launch](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/ace-bourke-in-la-for-the-us-paperback-launch/) - Ace is in LA this week and was taking part in radio interviews following the US launch of the paperback edition of A Lion Called Christian. You can listen to one of his interviews here.
- [Christian the Lion on YouTube Christian the Lion in YouTube’s 50 Best Videos](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/christian-the-lion-on-youtube-christian-the-lion-in-youtubes-50-best-videos/) - The reunion clip with Christian the Lion is one of YouTube's 50 Best Videos listed on the Time Magazine website. Click here to watch the video on the www.time.com website. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=md2CW4qp9e8]
- [More on Ace’s Blog](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/more-on-aces-blog/) - Visit Ace Bourke's blog to read about his recent trip to LA to promote the launch of the US paperback and more. Click here for the blog.
- [A Lion Called Christian paperback on sale in Australia](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/a-lion-called-christian-paperback-on-sale-in-australia/) - The paperback edition of A Lion Called Christian is on sale in Australia from Monday 3 May.
- [Ace Bourke at the 2010 Brisbane Writers Festival](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/ace-bourke-at-the-2010-brisbane-writers-festival/) - Ace Bourke will be presenting at the 2010 Brisbane Writers Festival about his reunion with Christian and the YouTube phenomenon at this years Brisbane Writers Festival. Click here for the full program.
- [Story title Ace Bourke is one of the judges for the 2010 Sydney Life Exhibition](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/story-title-ace-bourke-is-one-of-the-judges-for-the-2010-sydney-life-exhibition/) - Ace Bourke will be judging the Sydney Life Exhibition as part of the Art & About Festival in Sydney this week. Click here for more information about the exhibition.
- [A Lion Called Christian extract in Readers Digest](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/a-lion-called-christian-extract-in-readers-digest/) - The Australian edition of Readers Digest featured an extract from A Lion Called Christian in 2009. Click here to read the extract online.
- [Story title John Rendall on Mornings with Kerri-Anne](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/story-title-john-rendall-on-mornings-with-kerri-anne/) - John Rendall appeared on Mornings with Kerri-Anne on 26 November 2010 to talk about his recent safari to Africa where he visited Kora in Kenya where Christian the Lion was rehabilitated. Click here to watch the clip.
- [Ace Bourke writes about his recent visit to two animal shelters in India](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/ace-bourke-writes-about-his-recent-visit-to-two-animal-shelters-in-india/) - In Ace Bourke's latest blog he talks about visiting the Kalimpong Animal Shelter and the Darjeeling Animal Shelter at the invitation of Christine Townend, the founder of Animal Liberation in Australia in 1976) who runs the shelters with her husband. Click here to read more.
- [Middle East, Egypt, Politics, Penny Tweedie and Bundeena](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/middle-east-egypt-politics-penny-tweedie-and-bundeena/) - Ace Bourke, Co-Author of A Lion Called Christian, discusses politics, the Middle East, Egypt, living in Bundeena and Artist Penny Tweedie in his latest blog. Ace is also thrilled that the French paperback edition of A Lion Called Christian, Un lion nommé Christian, has also been published .
- [A Lion Called Christian documentary on Foxtel’s Bio Channel tonight](https://www.alioncalledchristian.com.au/a-lion-called-christian-documentary-on-foxtels-bio-channel-tonight/) - The 2009 documentary A Lion Called Christian is on Foxtel's Bio Channel tonight 17 March 2011 at 9.30pm. Click here for more information.

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