Series
Jeremy Wade's Mighty Rivers
Documentary
Jeremy Wade examines and explores some of the planet's largest waterways to understand how exploitation and pollution are contributing to the destruction of rivers that were once the lifeblood of communities.
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Seasons & episodes
1The Ganges8 Apr 2018 · 42mIndia's mighty Ganges, a river revered by a billion Hindus as a living goddess, is in trouble. Jeremy Wade is on a 1,500-mile mission to investigate the problems first hand and discover what is being done to save this holy river.
2The Yangtze15 Apr 2018 · 42mChina's Yangtze River is threatened by over-fishing, industrial pollution and the loss of iconic monster fish. Jeremy Wade journeys upstream to find out if there are any fish left, and meets the heroes fighting for the future of the river.
3The Mississippi22 Apr 2018 · 42mThe Mighty Mississippi is threatened on several fronts - from alien invaders pushing out iconic native fish, to vast blooms of green algae strangling life from the river. Jeremy Wade meets scientists, fishermen and leaders fighting to save the river.
4The Danube29 Apr 2018 · 42mThe Danube's scenic route through ten European countries has made it a tourist magnet. But poachers, invasive species and engineering projects have made it one of the most endangered rivers on Earth. Jeremy Wade investigates what can be done to save it.
5The Amazon6 May 2018 · 42mThe Amazon is the mightiest of all the rivers, but it is also under immense pressure. Jeremy Wade traces the epic migration of the dorado catfish and discovers the issues putting this great river at risk from leaking pipelines to impassable dams.
6The Zambezi13 May 2018 · 42mWild and unnavigable, Africa's Zambezi boasts the world's mightiest waterfall, heart-pounding rapids and man-eating crocs. From the upper reaches in Zambia to the delta in Mozambique, Jeremy investigates the threats to this mighty river.
Details
- First aired
- 8 Apr 2018
- Last aired
- 13 May 2018
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- Animal Planet
- Episodes
- 6
- Votes
- 4 on TMDB
Cast
Jeremy WadeHimself - Host
