Episodes
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The Mississippi
S1 E3 - 54m 24s
The Mississippi reaches far beyond the Deep South; its fingers stretch into nearly half of the USA. From the frozen north – where coyotes learn to fish in icy water – down through the nation’s agricultural heart and then to the mysterious, steamy southern swamps where alligators still rule. The many faces of the Mississippi unite a nation.
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The Amazon
S1 E2 - 54m 39s
The Amazon, the greatest river system on Earth, amasses one-fifth of Earth’s freshwater as it flows east from the Andes to the Atlantic. Boiling streams, crystal clear lagoons, pink river dolphins and a strange new reef are some of its many secret and extreme worlds.
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The Nile
S1 E1 - 54m 41s
The Nile is the world’s longest river. From elephants and leopards to extreme kayakers and ancient wonders, its great length provides a lifeline for Africa’s wildest beasts and for some of the world’s most incredible cultures.
Extras + Features
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Episode 1 Preview | The Nile
S1 E1 - 30s
The Nile is the world’s longest river. From elephants and leopards to extreme kayakers and ancient wonders, its great length provides a lifeline for Africa’s wildest beasts and for some of the world’s most incredible cultures.
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The Reclaimed Abandoned Lodge
S1 E1 - 1m 3s
The once country home of Uganda’s brutal dictator, Idi Amin, has been reclaimed by the savannah’s wildlife. Filmed for the first time, this lodge is starting to reveal its secrets – it appears to now be home to over 20 species of animal, from warthogs to lion. An array of predators and prey living side by side.
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Murchison Falls
S1 E1 - 1m 7s
The 160-foot wide Nile is squeezed through a 23-foot chasm in the rocks, creating one of the most powerful waterfalls in the world. A gateway into an untamed savannah world below.
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Preview
S1 - 30s
Experience the extraordinary animals, epic landscapes, and remarkable people who live alongside three iconic rivers, the Amazon, the Nile and the Mississippi, in this landmark three-part series made in conjunction with the BBC.
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