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Sacred Rivers with Simon Reeve

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About Sacred Rivers with Simon Reeve

Sacred Rivers with Simon Reeve is a documentary TV series that premiered on BBC Two on October 5, 2014. It has 1 season and 3 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 3 "The Yangtze", aired on October 19, 2014.

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.

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Episodes

3 episodes · 1 season

Season 1

2014 · 3 episodes · Last episode: 12 years ago

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    3. The Yangtze

    Finale

    Simon travels along the Yangtze, discovering a revival of religious faith in China. 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 artifacts not to have been destroyed under communist rule. Taking a river cruise, he arrives at the Three Gorges Dam, the biggest power station on the planet. Simon's journey ends in Shanghai, a shining symbol of China's new economic might but also a city where many are rediscovering religious faith.

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    2. The Ganges

    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.

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    1. The Nile

    Adventurer Simon Reeve travels from source to sea along the world's longest river, the Nile. His journey will take him from the holy source of the Blue Nile in the Ethiopian highlands, through the desert of Sudan and onwards through Egypt to the Mediterranean Sea. The life-giving river has forged some of our earliest civilisations and influenced some of our greatest religions. But with populations along its banks rising fast, Nile countries are demanding an ever-greater share of the sacred waters, threatening the stability of the entire region.

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Created by Simon Reeve

Sacred Rivers with Simon Reeve FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Sacred Rivers with Simon Reeve?

Sacred Rivers with Simon Reeve has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on October 19, 2014.

When did the latest episode of Sacred Rivers with Simon Reeve come out?

The most recent episode of Sacred Rivers with Simon Reeve, Season 1 Episode 3 "The Yangtze", aired on October 19, 2014.

How many seasons of Sacred Rivers with Simon Reeve are there?

Sacred Rivers with Simon Reeve has 1 season with 3 episodes in total.

When did Sacred Rivers with Simon Reeve first air?

Sacred Rivers with Simon Reeve first aired on BBC Two on October 5, 2014.

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