Joanna Lumley in the Kingdom of the Thunderdragon

1997•1.0/10

Documentary

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1.0/10(1)

A journey of discovery for Joanna Lumley as she travels through the beautiful but little known country of Bhutan in an attempt to rediscover the route taken by her grand parents more than sixty years ago.

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Status

Returning Series

First Aired

November 25, 1997

Last Aired

November 25, 1997

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

Episode 1

Air date: 1997-11-25

Documentary following Joanna Lumley as she retraces the steps of her grandfather to Bhutan, the last of the Buddhist kingdoms untouched by western technology. In 1931, Colonel Weir, bestowed on the King of Bhutan the Knight Commander of the Indian empire.

Cast

Joanna Lumley

Herself

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