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The Yangtze

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Simon Reeve explores the influence three rivers have on the countries they flow through. He travels along the Yangtze, discovering a revival of religious faith in China.

Simon travels along the Yangtze, discovering a revival of religious faith in China.

Starting his journey at the first bend in the Yangtze, Simon follows the river to Dazu where he sees 50,000 ancient and exquisite rock carvings, some of the only religious artefacts not to have been destroyed under communist rule.

Taking a river cruise, he arrives at the Three Gorges Dam, the biggest power station on the planet.

Simon's journey ends in Shanghai, a shining symbol of China's new economic might but also a city where many are rediscovering religious faith.

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Fri 12 Jul 202421:00
BBC Two except Wales & Wales HD

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Credits

PresenterSimon Reeve
Series ProducerDominic Ozanne
Executive ProducerMike Smith

Broadcasts

  • Sun 19 Oct 201421:00
    BBC Two
  • Wed 22 Oct 201423:20
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Wed 22 Oct 201423:50
    BBC Two Scotland
  • Wed 19 Nov 201409:00
    BBC Two
  • Tue 7 Jun 201615:15
    BBC Two except Wales
  • Tue 7 Jun 201615:45
    BBC Two Wales
  • Thu 21 Dec 201716:50
    BBC Two Scotland
  • Thu 21 Dec 201718:00
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Fri 22 Mar 201900:15
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Scotland
  • Fri 12 Jul 202421:00
    BBC Two except Scotland & Wales

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