Presenter simon reeve explores three of the worlds major rivers, the nile, yangtze and ganges, in a three episode bbc series. Simon reeve s sacred rivers 2014 world nomad simon reeve is back to present this brand new series where history, adventure and travelogue combine as he explores three of the worlds major rivers. 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. Reeve encounters members of the worlds largest feral herd in the outback near mt. Simon reeve is a bestselling author and television presenter, with a passion for travel, current affairs, wildlife, history and the environment. Sacred rivers is a threepart series with simon reeve beginning on bbc two at 9pm. The nile episode starts in ethiopia around lake tana as simon goes down the blue nile meeting up with the white nile at khartoum and down egypt to its exit into the mediterranean. Along the ganges, he sees how indias economy has affected its religious culture. Sacred rivers with simon reeve, episode 1, the nile alexander. Simon reeve wrote, directed and presents this engaging documentary about the yangtze river and how it affects the people that live near it and rely on it. In this fascinating threepart bbc series simon reeve demonstrates the wonderful, breathtaking and colorful world around three sacred rivers.
Oct 03, 2014 sacred rivers is a threepart series with simon reeve beginning on bbc two at 9pm. Both form one of the most beautiful islands in the world. Sacred rivers with simon reeve follows simon reeve as he finds out stories from different parts of the world that cannot be understood without the vast influence of local rivers. An excelent series of simon reeves on the pilgrimage trail. These rivers have been decisive in the development of civilizations and still play a vital role in daily life. This excellent mini series of 3 episodes visits a sacred river in each episode, simon is really adept at presenting in a relaxed manner as he explains many of the traditions, difficulties and cultures along each river. He has presented the bbc television series tropic of cancer, equator and tropic of capricorn. Simon reeve follows the sacred waters of the ganges from source to sea, exploring how indias economy has affected its religious culture. Simon travels along the yangtze, discovering a revival of religious faith in china. One world broadcasting trust award winner simon reeve is an english author and television presenter.
The yangtze 33 simon travels along the yangtze, discovering a revival of religious faith in china. The sight of ethiopian pilgrims using their mobile phones to film the tv crew was an extraordinary blend of. Oct 14, 2017 simon travels along the yangtze, discovering a revival of religious faith in china. Sacred rivers with simon reeve catch up, the yangtze on bbc 2. Along the way, experience a riot of colour, extraordinary spectacle and unexpected encounters. Simon reeve explores the influence three rivers have on the countries they flow through. Sacred rivers with simon reeve belief, history, ecology and travelogue combine as simon discovers stories from parts of the world that cannot be grasped without understanding the vast influence of their rivers. Allowing those of a religious view to express their opinions and allowing the viewer to draw their own conclusions. Simon follows the river to dazu where he sees 50,000 ancient rock carvings.
Sacred rivers with simon reeve 2014 this series was broadcast in three parts in october on bbc two. Through the stories of the people who live alongside these great waterways, he uncovers their vast influence, and reveals how they unite, and divide, some of the most extraordinary parts. Simon reeve biography affair, married, wife, ethnicity, nationality, salary, net worth, height married biography who is simon reeve. The stories are told through film clips, reenactments, illustrations and interviews. One hundred years after the russian revolution, simon reeve embarks on an extraordinary threepart journey across russia. The third episode is based on the river yangtze in china. I shot silks, to represent the movement of water, and glitter, to represent the spiritual content of the show, at fps to create a live action background that would compliment the filmic and epic nature of the series. Ive done this before and been disappointed, so i should. He is best known for his appearance on turkey with simon reeve, greece with simon reeve, the caribbean with simon reeve, ireland with simon reeve, meet the. Its not something created for foreign tourists and was full of ethiopians who believe. Catch up on simon reeves sacred rivers and watch online. Simon reeve outlines the first leg of his journey through the southwest, covering camel round ups, wine tasting, drought crises, a 21st century gold rush, port lincoln, and perth. Most recent episodes of sacred rivers with simon reeve. Sacred rivers with simon reeve critically acclaimed bbc series dvd simon reeve.
Along the way he meets westerners in rishikesh seeking spiritual enlightenment, takes a holy dip in the fastflowing waters at haridwar and discovers how the river is being severely polluted in kanpur. Since then simon has filmed a number of successful travel series including equator 2006, tropic of capricorn 2008, tropic of cancer 2010, indian ocean 2012 and sacred rivers with simon reeve 2014. Bbc two sacred rivers with simon reeve episode guide. This disambiguation page lists articles about people with the same name. Sacred rivers with simon reeve tv miniseries 2014 imdb. Sacred rivers with simon reeve catch up, the nile on bbc 2. Full of wonder and breathtaking, magisterial landscapes, simon reeves sacred rivers is a potent mix of revelation and handson adventure a riot of colour, extraordinary spectacle and unexpected encounters. Freshen up your watchlist with prime videos latest roster of streaming movies. Check below for episodes and series from the same categories and more. Simon reeve biography affair, married, wife, ethnicity. Ireland with simon reeve explores the republic of ireland and northern ireland in a new twopart series. Sacred rivers with simon reeve e3 the yangtze knowledge. 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.
Find out when sacred rivers with simon reeve is on tv, including series 1episode 3. And in his new threepart bbc2 show, sacred rivers with simon reeve sundays at 9pm, he visits some of the planets most important waterways the. Sacred rivers with simon reeve episodes episode guide. Sacred rivers with simon reeve critically acclaimed bbc series dvd a. The ganges 23 simon follows the ganges to see how indias economy has affected its religious culture. Take me to the river ask and you shall receive is the message that im clearly getting from the bbc. Sacred rivers with simon reeve critically acclaimed bbc series dvd 4. Explore books by simon reeve with our selection at. In the first episode, reeve heads to the river nile.
Sacred rivers with simon reeve, episode 3, the yangtze. Starting his journey at the first bend in the yangtze, simon follows the river to dazu where he sees 50,000. Author and adventurer simon reeve embarks on another epic journey, this time across north america. Through the stories of the people who live alongside these great waterways, he uncovers their vast influence, and reveals how they unite, and divide, some of the most extraordinary parts of the world. Simon reeve british tv presenter born 1972, british author and television presenter. Hd amazing film, harry potter birds earth documentaries. Reeves enthusiam for both his subject and travel is superb. Two minutes in and we are squabbling like siblings over whose pen is whose. This series demonstrates that the worlds most sacred rivers dont just flow through countries, they define them.
North america with simon reeve aka the americas with simon. And in his new threepart bbc2 show, sacred rivers with simon reeve sundays at 9pm, he visits some of the planets most important waterways the river nile, the enormous ganges and the yangtze. I knew just how much must have been cut out to make the film, and immediately the televised version seemed bland and gappy. Starting his journey at the first bend in the yangtze, simon follows the river to. History, adventure and travelogue combine as simon reeve explores three of the worlds major rivers. Rent north america with simon reeve aka the americas with. Simon reeves sacred rivers series 1 episode 3 bbc studios. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Sacred rivers with simon reeve critically acclaimed. Mar 05, 2020 simon reeve full length documentaries svndrv. The nile is generally regarded as the worlds longest river, flowing at a length of 6,853km 4,258 miles. Nov 05, 2018 simons journey begins in county wexford, where the beginnings of the long and turbulent relationship between britain and ireland began.
Full of wonder and breath taking, magisterial landscapes, simon reeves. The first episode of simon reeves sacred rivers was broadcast in october, 2017. Adventurer simon reeve discovers stories from parts of the world that cannot be grasped without understanding the vast influence of their rivers. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly. Simon reeves sacred rivers is a tv show on australian national television from sbs one with an average rating of 3. He finds a vast and varied continent, with glaciers, deserts and jungles, where great wealth exists alongside punishing poverty, political divisions and human drama. Commentators appreciated the approach of combining coverage of contemporary scientific research and biographical exposition, but criticized the series as light on the substance and heavy on the exaggeration. Full of wonder and breathtaking, magisterial landscapes, simon reeves sacred rivers is a potent mix of revelation and handson adventure. Mediterranean with simon reeve tv miniseries 2018 imdb. The first programme will be on the nile, followed by the ganges, and concluding with the yangtze. Season 1 episode 1 ireland with simon reeve sbs on demand.
Simon reeve travels across greece, from the stunning islands to the mountainous north. Full of wonder and breath taking, magisterial landscapes, simon reeves sacred rivers is a potent mix of revelation and handson adventure. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your. See more ideas about tv presenters, simon reeves and tropic of capricorn. Simon reeves sacred rivers shows bbc earth bbc earth. He takes a paramotor flight along the coast before. Simon alan reeve born 21 july 1972 citation needed is a british author and television presenter, currently based in london. Sacred rivers with simon reeve critically acclaimed bbc. The first programme will be on the nile, followed by.
Simon follows the yangtze to dazu where he sees ancient rock carvings before arriving at the three gorges dam, the worlds biggest power station. In the second episode, he visits the river ganges in india, and explores its cultural values and what it means to the people of india. Weve already caught a glimpse of simon reeve in the opening credits inexplicably pouting and posturing like a frog. Simon reeve in his sacred rivers series last year credit. Simons journey begins in county wexford, where the beginnings of the long and turbulent relationship between britain and ireland began. Giant rats detecting landmines tropic of capricorn bbc two by bbc. Simon reeve in sacred rivers with simon reeve 2014. Reeve makes a good none religious bias to start from the uk, france spain, italy, and finally isreal. Jonathan youngbbc s imon reeve is that nice widemouthed man who goes to places the foreign office advises against going to. After the amazing three episode show by simon reeve on sacred rivers which led to my fixation on rivers, imagine my surprise when i discovered what ended up as a four part show theyre already upping the game. History, adventure and travelogue combine as simon reeve journeys down three of the worlds major rivers. I was commissioned to create a graphic bed and titles sting for the bbcs sacred rivers with simon reeve. May 05, 2020 simon reeve biography affair, married, wife, ethnicity, nationality, salary, net worth, height married biography who is simon reeve.
He is best known for his appearance on turkey with simon reeve, greece with simon reeve, the caribbean with simon reeve, ireland. He finds a vast and varied continent, with glaciers, deserts and jungles, where great wealth exists alongside punishing poverty, political divisions and. Sacred rivers with simon reeve season 1 episode 3 the yangtze. This excellent mini series of 3 episodes visits a sacred river in each episode, simon. Last weekend they showed the first in tv travel journalist simon reeve which sees him travel the nile, the yangtze and the ganges. Tropic of cancer 2of6 western sahara to libya by gim kta. When complete the grand renaissance dam will create a vast inland sea and generate massive amounts of hydroelectric power, tripling. He travels from source to sea along the worlds longest river, the nile. The world is an amazing place full of stories, beauty and natural wonder. He has travelled through more than 120 countries making multiple awardwinning tv series for the bbc. If no channel is shown there may be no upcoming episodes of simon reeves sacred rivers on australian free to air tv in your area in the next 7 days or you may have disabled the corresponding channel in your icetv account to set recordings for the show when it airs click the schedule new recording link above. Sacred rivers with simon reeve e2 the ganges knowledge. He makes travel documentaries and has written books on international terrorism, modern history and his adventures. Simon follows the yangtze to dazu where he sees ancient rock carvings before arriving at the.
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