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Down the Mighty River with Steve Backshall Season 1 Episodes

  • 2017-2017
  • 1 Season
  • Documentary, Action & Adventure
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For more than 20 years naturalist Steve Backshall has dreamed of navigating New Guinea's uncharted Baliem River. This two-part series follows him and his team as they travel from its source to the sea.

Season 1 Episode Guide

Season 1

2 Episodes 2017 - 2017

Episode 1

Episode #1.1

59 mins

Steve and his team begin their journey at Lake Habbema and brave some of the fiercest white water rapids in the world. Along the way they stay in a village belonging to the Dani tribe and venture into unexplored caves.

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Episode 2

Episode #1.2

59 mins

The team travel down the lower gorge but find the river dangerously swollen by heavy rains. An excursion into the surrounding jungle leads to a hazardous night time return journey and contact with a local tribe.

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