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In this documentary series, Sue Perkins uncovers a region undergoing unprecedented change. As well as tackling hard-hitting social and environmental issues, Sue explores the lighter side of life on South East Asia's largest river, flowing 3,000 miles from the high peaks of the Himalayas through the Tibetan plateau, the canyons of Chinese Yunnan, and Vietnam's vast Mekong Delta. In Part 4, on the final leg of her journey, she investigates how China's...
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In this documentary series, Sue Perkins uncovers a region undergoing unprecedented change. As well as tackling hard-hitting social and environmental issues, Sue explores the lighter side of life on South East Asia's largest river, flowing 3,000 miles from the high peaks of the Himalayas through the Tibetan plateau, the canyons of Chinese Yunnan, and Vietnam's vast Mekong Delta. In Part 1, she begins her journey by visiting Vietnam's Cai Rang floating...
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In this documentary series, Sue Perkins uncovers a region undergoing unprecedented change. As well as tackling hard-hitting social and environmental issues, Sue explores the lighter side of life on South East Asia's largest river, flowing 3,000 miles from the high peaks of the Himalayas through the Tibetan plateau, the canyons of Chinese Yunnan, and Vietnam's vast Mekong Delta. In Part 2, she uncovers animal welfare and conservation efforts in Cambodia,...
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In this documentary series, Sue Perkins uncovers a region undergoing unprecedented change. As well as tackling hard-hitting social and environmental issues, Sue explores the lighter side of life on South East Asia's largest river, flowing 3,000 miles from the high peaks of the Himalayas through the Tibetan plateau, the canyons of Chinese Yunnan, and Vietnam's vast Mekong Delta. In Part 3, she discovers how Laos is opening to tourism and foreign investment-for...
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The Mekong River is deeply revered in Southeast Asia. This program takes a look at the river and the people who live along it. The Mekong has great religious significance for her people - for it is with the blessings of the Naga King, ruler of the Mekong, that their catch is in abundance and their lives are safe from the perils of the unknown when out in the uncertainty of the river. Locals celebrate their reverence for the Naga King through the Okk...
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China's Li River, or Lijiang, is one of the world's most mystical rivers and certainly among the most picturesque - a perennial source of inspiration for Chinese poets and painters alike. This program highlights the ancient form of cormorant fishing, closely linked to the history of the river where fishermen fish with cormorant birds as their living tools and companions. Locals celebrate the Fishing Lantern Festival with a procession of Chinese lanterns...
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The Bicol River in the Philippines is a bastion of transportation, passing through the alluvial and coastal plains of the vast Bicol Valley and flowing directly into the Pacific Ocean. This program explores the eighth largest water basin of the country; 94 kilometers long and 6 meters above sea level, it is coastal flood plain heavily reliant on seasonal monsoon winds which determine the river's tides. Locals celebrate the annual Peñafrancia Festival,...
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The Kaveri River is among the most sacred rivers of India and revered as Dakshina Ganga, or Ganges of the South. Rising from the hills at Talakaveri in Karnataka, it journeys down into Tamil Nadu through a magnificent series of temple towns, famed for philosophy, art, and music. This program highlights the religious festival of Aadi Perukku, which celebrates the Kaveri's constant rebirth.
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Vietnam's famed water puppet performances originated from the Red River Delta. These performances recall the lifestyle of the Red River people, which is now threatened by the surging Vietnamese economy. This program examines the life of the sand miners who extract sand from the riverbed. For the sand miners, their seemingly simple routine ensures that the riverbed remains deep enough for the passage of bigger trade vessels - and keeps the cost of...
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The effects of greenhouse gases on the atmosphere and temperatures are well documented. Their effects on the oceans and marine life continue to be discovered. This ABC News report looks at the acidification of the oceans and how carbonic acid is reducing the shellfish population. A hatchery in Oregon finds oysters unable to grow shells due to the acid levels of the Pacific Ocean.
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Cambodia's Tonle Sap River has been critical to the development of the ancient civilization of Angkor and is the floating home of "water-borne" Khmer who have celebrated its cyclical phases for generations in an important festival known as the Bon Om Tuk - a water festival that marks the end of the difficult rainy season and celebrates the coming of the fishing season. It coincides with the full moon of the Buddhist calendar month of Kadeuk.
12) Pond & river
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Takes you on a twisting journey down the great rivers of the world, pausing to visit the thriving realm of freshwater ponds. Travel upstream to find civilization's source - then down again to see the key to our very survival.
13) River
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An exploration of the timeless relationship between human civilization and Earth's rivers. Spanning six continents, this visual and musical tour-de-force is by turns celebratory, cautionary, and ultimately hopeful that we are beginning to understand rivers in all their complexity and fragility. Narrated by Oscar Nominee Willem Dafoe. With music by the Australian Chamber Orchestra and Radiohead.
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Joan Rivers has proven herself over and over again to be one of the hardest working women in show business. Since her launch as one of the main guest hosts of the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, Joan has carved out a niche as one of the most loved personalities in the media. At 78, she is funnier than ever, and has no interest in slowing down. Shot in front of a sellout Chicago audience, see Joan at her best, performing with energy, grace, and her...
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Peter opens a restaurant, fulfilling a life-long dream. When their church congregation believes Stewie is possessed, the family flees to Texas. After Chris is expelled from school, he's admitted into his grandfather's fancy alma mater. When a local oil refinery dumps waste into Lake Quahog, Lois is compelled to run for mayor. Brian moves out and he and his girlfriend get a place of their own. Joe's on cloud nine after leg-transplant surgery. Stewie...