Africa: A Voyage of Discovery

1984

Documentary

A series about the history of Africa with Basil Davidson. It was produced in a collaboration between Channel 4, the Nigerian Television Authority and RM Arts in 1984 and consisted of eight parts in four episodes. The film received the Gold Award from the 1984 International Film and Television Festival of New York. Each part is around an hour long.

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Production

Channel 4 Television

Language

Status

Ended

First Aired

April 30, 1984

Last Aired

June 18, 1984

Networks

Channel 4

Where to Watch

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

Different But Equal

Air date: 1984-04-30

Episode 1; aired Mon, Apr 30, 1984. This film series won Davidson the Gold Award from the International Film and Television Festival of New York in 1984. He also won various other awards for this documentary.

Mastering a Continent

Air date: 1984-05-07

Basil Davidson looks at three communities which have created a viable way of life in a hostile environment; the Pokot cattle herders in northern Kenya, the people of Sukur, and the Dogon of Mali, famous for their dancing.

Caravans of Gold

Air date: 1984-05-14

Episode 3 of the "Africa" series, written and presented by Basil Davidson. The series first appeared in the UK on Channel 4 television on April 1984. This is shared for educational purposes only.

Kings and Cities

Air date: 1984-05-21

Episode 4 of the "Africa" series, written and presented by Basil Davidson. The series first appeared in the UK on Channel 4 television on April 1984.

The Bible and the Gun

Air date: 1984-05-28

Episode 5 of the "Africa" series, written and presented by Basil Davidson. The series first appeared in the UK on Channel 4 television on April 1984.

This Magnificent African Cake

Air date: 1984-06-04

Episode 6 of the "Africa" series, written and presented by Basil Davidson. The series first appeared in the UK on Channel 4 television on April 1984

The Rise of Nationalism

Air date: 1984-06-11

Episode 7 of the "Africa" series, written and presented by Basil Davidson. The series first appeared in the UK on Channel 4 television on April 1984.