The film concentrates on the backroom effort, with less attention paid to the on-field rugby.

The documentary balances pain of various injuries to Rob Howley, Will Greenwood and Doddie Weir, the tensions within the camp (Barry Williams fighting with Mark Regan), the humour of John Bentley's visit to the gym and Keith Wood, and finally jubilation after victory in the second Test.

Due to its success, a follow-up documentary Living With The Lions 2 - The Final Week was produced.

Wales and Lions player John Taylor was an Executive Producer on the film.

However, the Lions lost that tour, and there were suggestions that it had been censored to edit out the fact that the players (especially Austin Healey) were displeased with the coach, Graham Henry.