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The Tropic of Cancer with Simon Reeve

  • 1 Series
  • 6 Episodes
  • Category: Travel
  • High Definition available
  • Subtitles available

Presenter Simon Reeve travels around the world tracing the path of the northern tropic, a journey in which he explores the environment, culture, history, politics and people of 18 countries.

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All episodes for series 1 of The Tropic of Cancer with Simon Reeve

  • S1 E1 · Mexico to the Bahamas

    Simon Reeve traces the path of the northern tropic around the globe.

  • S1 E2 · Western Sahara to Libya

    Simon Reeve travels through Western Sahara, Mauritania, Algeria and Libya.

  • S1 E3 · Egypt to Oman

    Simon Reeve rejoins the Tropic of Cancer in Egypt.

  • S1 E4 · India

    In India, Simon Reeve travels from the coast of Gujarat to Kolkata in the east.

  • S1 E5 · Bangladesh to Burma

    Simon Reeve witnesses the effect of extreme poverty on the people of Bangladesh.

  • S1 E6 · Laos to Hawaii

    Simon Reeve concludes his epic journey.

  • Equator with Simon Reeve

    Description: Simon Reeve's journey along the Equator through Africa, Asia and South America.; Category: Travel; 3 episodes available.

  • The Tropic of Capricorn with Simon Reeve

    Description: Simon Reeve embarks on an epic quest to circumnavigate the globe.; Category: Travel; 4 episodes available.

  • This World: The Coffee Trail With Simon Reeve

    Description: Simon Reeve heads to Vietnam to uncover the stories behind the morning pick-me-up.; Category: Travel; 1 episode available.

  • This World: The Tea Trail With Simon Reeve

    Description: Simon Reeve uncovers the stories behind the nation's favourite drink.; Category: Travel; 1 episode available.

  • Sacred Rivers with Simon Reeve

    Description: Adventurer Simon Reeve visits some of the world's most iconic waterways.; Category: Travel; 3 episodes available.

  • This World: Cuba with Simon Reeve

    Description: Simon heads to Cuba to find a communist country in the middle of a capitalist revolution.; Category: Travel; 1 episode available.

  • Great Canal Journeys

    Description: Timothy West, Prunella Scales, Sheila Hancock and Gyles Brandreth go on canal journeys.; Category: Travel; 34 episodes available.

  • Great Continental Railway Journeys

    Description: Michael Portillo ventures onto the European rail network; Category: Travel; 25 episodes available.

  • Extreme Fishing Challenge with Robson Green

    Description: Documentary series where Robson Green challenges expert fishermen from around the world.; Category: Factual Entertainment; 20 episodes available.

  • Great Australian Railway Journeys

    Description: Michael Portillo ventures Down Under to explore Australia by train.; Category: Travel; 5 episodes available.

  • This World: Colombia with Simon Reeve

    Description: Adventurer and journalist Simon Reeve explores Colombia's precarious future.; Category: Travel; 1 episode available.

  • This World: Burma With Simon Reeve

    Description: Two-part documentary following the presenter as he explores Burma.; Category: Travel; 2 episodes available.