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Martin Clunes: Islands of the Pacific

Martin Clunes (Doc Martin) continues his epic ocean wide adventure in search of the real Pacific through the lives, vibrant culture and stories of the people he meets along the way. Papau New Guinea, the Phillippines and Micronesia are explored in the second season of the series.

Micronesia

46m 17s

Martin travels to Guam to see the effect of invasive species on remote islands; discovering animals and humans driven to the edge of extinction. In Palau he meets the endangered Hawksbill Turtle and rare Dugong, learning more about this tiny island’s work in world-leading marine conservation.

Episodes

  • Micronesia: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Micronesia

    S2 E203 - 46m 17s

    Martin travels to Guam to see the effect of invasive species on remote islands; discovering animals and humans driven to the edge of extinction. In Palau he meets the endangered Hawksbill Turtle and rare Dugong, learning more about this tiny island’s work in world-leading marine conservation.

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    The Philippines

    S2 E202 - 46m 16s

    Martin explores the Philippines, from Manila’s jeepneys and bamboo bikes, Catholic fiestas and family feasts, to remote tribal burials and rice god rituals; he meets chocolate heroes, shamans and witches and spots cuddly tarsiers and pulsing fireflies.

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    Papua New Guinea

    S2 E201 - 45m 26s

    Martin travels to Papua New Guinea and lives amongst the subsistence farmers of the Trobriand Islands. There, he plays their favorite game – cricket! Next, he visits the volcanic island of New Britain. Both are a reminder of the fragility of island existence in this part of the Pacific Ocean.

Schedule

  • Martin Clunes: Islands of the Pacific: French Polynesia: TVSS: Iconic

    Martin Clunes: Islands of the Pacific

    French Polynesia

    Sunday
    Jul 28

    1 Hour

    Martin explores French Polynesia through French baguettes and coral wine, and on a Polynesian outrigger canoe; he swims with sharks, investigates Marlon Brando's wildlife program, and sails to the remote Marquesas to meet a local horse whisperer.
  • Martin Clunes: Islands of the Pacific: South-West Pacific: TVSS: Iconic

    Martin Clunes: Islands of the Pacific

    South-West Pacific

    Sunday
    Aug 4

    1 Hour

    In Vanuatu, Martin climbs an active volcano and meets a tribe that worships Prince Philip; in Tonga, he meets a third gender leiti and a princess; in Fiji, he visits a singer and a tribe tricked out of their homeland by a British mining company.
  • Martin Clunes: Islands of the Pacific: Galapagos: TVSS: Iconic

    Martin Clunes: Islands of the Pacific

    Galapagos

    Sunday
    Aug 11

    1 Hour

    Martin explores the legendary Galapagos Islands, getting up close to sea lions, iguanas, tortoises, penguins, finches and baby sharks; he also joins conservation expeditions, and visits a nun, an organic farm and the site of a murder mystery.

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