Series synopsis
Earth's Great Rivers is a British documentary television series that premiered on BBC Two on January 1, 2019. It ended on January 3, 2019. It was created by Mark Flowers. It stars David Oyelowo.
Revealing the extraordinary animals, astonishing landscapes and remarkable people who live alongside the Amazon, Mississippi and Nile.
Premise
Revealing the extraordinary animals, astonishing landscapes and remarkable people who live alongside the Amazon, Mississippi and Nile.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- David Oyelowo as Self - Narrator (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | January 1, 2019 | January 3, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Amazon From transparent lagoons to pink dolphins, the Amazon hides spectacular secrets. |
January 1, 2019 |
| 2 |
Nile A look at the astonishing wildlife, landscapes and people of the Nile. From elephants and leopards to ancient wonders, its great length is a lifeline for wildlife and cultures. |
January 2, 2019 |
| 3 |
Mississippi The surprising story of the Mississippi, a river that unites the USA. From frozen waterfalls to time-travelling barges, the Mississippi connects a continent like no other river. |
January 3, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Two |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 1, 2019 |
| Last aired | January 3, 2019 |
| Runtime | 50 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 21:00:00 |