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Indian Ocean with Simon Reeve

Indian Ocean with Simon Reeve

G2012•7.7/10
Documentary

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7.7/10(3)

Starting his journey in South Africa, Simon travels around the coast of the Indian Ocean, heading up the east coast of Africa, around India and back down the western coast of Indonesia to SW Australia. The extraordinary adventure takes Simon to 16 countries, as he braves the horrors of front-line conflict in Mogadishu in Somalia, perhaps the most dangerous place on the planet, and visits the beautiful Maldives, Mauritius and the Seychelles.

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Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

April 22, 2012

Last Aired

June 3, 2012

Networks

BBC Two

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
South Africa to Zanzibar
E1
South Africa to Zanzibar
Air date: 2012-04-22
Simon visits South Africa, Mozambique and Zanzibar, swimming with sharks on the way.
Madagascar to the Seychelles
E2
Madagascar to the Seychelles
Air date: 2012-04-29
On the second leg of his journey, Simon visits Madagascar, Mauritius and the Seychelles.
Kenya to Somaliland
E3
Kenya to Somaliland
Air date: 2012-05-13
Simon Reeve travels from the coral coast of Kenya to the troubled Horn of Africa.
Oman to the Maldives
E4
Oman to the Maldives
Air date: 2012-05-20
Simon Reeve travels from Oman to the Maldives via Mumbai, the Indian Ocean's biggest port.
Sri Lanka to Bangladesh
E5
Sri Lanka to Bangladesh
Air date: 2012-05-27
A look at a huge new port being built by the Chinese in southern Sri Lanka.
Indonesia to Australia
E6
Indonesia to Australia
Air date: 2012-06-03
The last leg of Simon Reeve's journey begins in Sumatra and ends in Australia.

Cast

Simon Reeve

Simon Reeve

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