Australia
Series in which Simon Reeve travels the Tropic of Capricorn. In Australia, he witnesses the migration of the humpback whale and visits the Great Barrier Reef.
Simon Reeve travels the Tropic of Capricorn, the line of latitude that cuts across South Africa, South America and Australia. On the Australian west coast, Simon witnesses the migration of the humpback whale. He meets a tough outback couple refusing to leave an asbestos-polluted ghost town and a farmer attempting to eke a living out of a dustbowl. He visits one of many Aboriginal communities in a desperate state, said to be blighted by alcoholism, child abuse and poverty.
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Farming in the Australian drought
Duration: 03:23
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Stefanie Hertel
Bist Noch Immer Mein Typ
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Supergrass
Coffee In The Pot
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[nature sounds]
Healing Box Canyon Gusts of Wind
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Simon Reeve |
| Producer | Louise Turner |
| Series Producer | Sam Bagnall |
Broadcasts
- Sun 24 Feb 200820:00BBC Two except East & Yorkshire
- Thu 28 Feb 200823:20BBC Two England, Northern Ireland (Analogue), Northern Ireland & Scotland only
- Thu 28 Feb 200823:50BBC Two Wales (Analogue) & Wales only
Wed 19 Mar 200801:55- Sun 17 Aug 201419:00BBC Two HD, Northern Ireland & England only
- Thu 19 May 201615:45BBC Two except East, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire
- Thu 9 Feb 201715:25BBC Two except East, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire
Simon Reeve around the world
Follow Simon as he explores the world and meets amazing people.
