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Incredible Journeys with Simon Reeve

Incredible Journeys with Simon Reeve

2021•58m•8.5/10
Documentary

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8.5/10(2)

During a career spanning more than fifteen years, Simon has visited over a hundred countries on six different continents, experiencing epic landscapes and uncovering moving and dramatic human stories. Now, he catches up with some of the memorable characters he’s met along the way, as well as revealing behind the scenes moments and exploring some of the huge changes he’s witnessed while travelling around the world.

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Production

The Garden Productions

Language

EN

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

January 24, 2021

Last Aired

February 14, 2021

Networks

BBC Two

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Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Episode 1
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 2021-01-24
In this first episode, Simon revisits the incredible characters he’s met while travelling the globe and catches up with a ten-year-old boy he met working in terrible conditions in Bangladesh.
Episode 2
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 2021-01-31
In this second programme, Simon focuses on some of the dodgiest and most dangerous situations he has found himself in while travelling the globe.
Episode 3
E3
Episode 3
Air date: 2021-02-07
Simon focuses on some of the incredible wildlife stories he has encountered, such as the eccentric Yorkshireman who founded a giant tortoise sanctuary on his island in the Seychelles.
Episode 4
E4
Episode 4
Air date: 2021-02-14
Simon looks at his journeys through some of the world’s most spectacular and unspoilt wildernesses, and reflects on the huge challenges faced when trying to protect them.

Cast

Simon Reeve

Simon Reeve

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