Joanna Lumley: Jewel In The Nile

About the show

Joanna Lumley is embarking on the trip of a lifetime; to travel and explore the River Nile, the longest river in the world, from sea to source.

Travelling upstream, in the direction of the earliest explorers she will journey along Africa’s ‘life line’, visiting the people who live and work along this famous river today.

Travelling through 5 different countries, she’ll cross some of the most inhospitable landscapes on earth; from deserts where ancient civilizations once ruled to jungles where Victorian explorers underwent unspeakable suffering.

Joanna’s Nile adventure is an epic one but as she nears the end of her 4000 mile journey in search of the river’s newest source in Rwanda, she discovers that hacking through the jungle to her final goal, is not for the faint hearted.

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  1. ralph

    Friday, November 18 2011, 5:29am

    what's the name of the song played in the background of the show's advert?
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    1. charles mostert

      Tuesday, December 27 2011, 11:53am

      can anyone or the producers help to name the song playing in the background of the show's advert?
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  2. Joan

    Saturday, November 5 2011, 7:09pm

    Brilliant . Joanna's demeanour is contagious, motivational and inspirational. My 14 year old son and I need help. I believe a life journey is the answer, as jauhari stated history & science knowledge. An educational adventure!
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  3. Janice

    Monday, July 11 2011, 2:57am

    Fantastic - Joanna's brilliant, funny and has inspired me to follow in her footsteps...well part of the way. I can't wait for the 2nd episode. Please tell me when this program is repeated as I'm travelling & find it difficult to connect? - Thanks BBC :D
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  4. jauhari

    Tuesday, March 29 2011, 9:19pm

    bbc knowledge .. source of history and science,, is best :)
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