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Victoria Falls - The Smoke That Thunders
Episode 2 of 14
Wildlife documentary. A tale of life on the Zambezi River, set against the epic backdrop of Victoria Falls. The story is told from the point of view of a local fisherman.
A tale of life on the Zambezi River, set against the epic backdrop of Victoria Falls. The story is told from the point of view of a local fisherman, Mr White, who has fished these waters for 69 years, and whose riverside companions are elephants, baboons, hippos and kingfishers. Follow the fortunes of these animals through his eyes, and learn how their lives are ruled by the moods of the river and the rains.
Last on
Sun 26 Oct 202513:30
BBC Two except Wales & Wales HD
Clips
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Zambezi crossing
Duration: 01:34
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River bank burrows
Duration: 01:13
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Proud fishermen
Duration: 01:14
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Elephant spa
Duration: 02:04
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Louis Mahoney |
| Producer | Jamie McPherson |
Broadcasts
- Wed 4 Nov 200920:00
Wed 4 Nov 200922:00BBC HD
Fri 6 Nov 200920:10BBC HD- Sun 8 Nov 200916:20
- Wed 18 Nov 200903:20
Sat 9 Jun 201219:00BBC HD- Sat 23 Jul 201611:10
- Thu 25 May 201721:45
- Sun 26 Jul 202014:50BBC Two except Scotland
- Sat 6 May 202315:00BBC Two except Scotland
- Sat 6 Jan 202414:40BBC Two except Scotland
- Sat 9 Nov 202412:45BBC Two except Scotland
- Sat 25 Oct 202512:40BBC Two Wales & Wales HD only
- Sun 26 Oct 202513:30BBC Two except Scotland & Wales
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