Series synopsis
Japan with Sue Perkins is a British documentary television series that premiered on BBC One on September 18, 2019. It ended on September 25, 2019. It stars Sue Perkins.
From sumo wrestling to robots, Japan's traditions and high-tech innovations fuel host Sue Perkin's cultural exploration in this docuseries.
Premise
From sumo wrestling to robots, Japan's traditions and high-tech innovations fuel host Sue Perkin's cultural exploration in this docuseries.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Sue Perkins as Herself - Presenter
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 2 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | September 18, 2019 | September 25, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Sue Perkins starts her journey in Tokyo, home to 36 million people. She trains with a female sumo wrestling team and meets a family who live with robots. |
September 18, 2019 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Sue Perkins enjoys a night out with Kyoto's geishas, goes free diving with some ama divers and visits Hiroshima. In Tokyo, she explores how the Japanese are tackling the future. |
September 25, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 18, 2019 |
| Last aired | September 25, 2019 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |