Season - Episode
1
Season 1 Oct 05, 2014
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1 - 1The Nile Oct 05, 2014 -
1 - 2The Ganges Oct 12, 2014 -
1 - 3The Yangtze Oct 19, 2014
Overview
Simon Reeve follows the sacred waters of the Ganges from source to sea, exploring how India's economy has affected its religious culture. Along the way he meets westerners in Rishikesh seeking spiritual enlightenment, takes a holy dip in the fast-flowing waters at Haridwar and discovers how the river is being severely polluted in Kanpur. While there, Simon hears allegations that holy cows are secretly being slaughtered to fuel a booming leather trade. Finally, at Sagar Island in the Indian Ocean, Simon wonders how long India's age-old sacred river can survive its economic boom.
Year 2014
Studio BBC Two
Director Simon Reeve
Popularity 0.5021
Language English
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