Series synopsis
Simon Reeve's South America is a British documentary television series that premiered on BBC Two on September 11, 2022. It ended on September 11, 2022. It stars Simon Reeve.
An astonishing adventure through some of the most beautiful, fascinating places on earth. From giant cities to remote communities, Simon meets the people of a changing continent.
Premise
An astonishing adventure through some of the most beautiful, fascinating places on earth. From giant cities to remote communities, Simon meets the people of a changing continent.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Simon Reeve as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 5 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 5 | September 11, 2022 | October 9, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Venezuela to French Guiana Simon Reeve travels through the remote and little-visited north east of South America, from Venezuela to French Guiana. |
September 11, 2022 |
| 2 |
Brazil Simon travels through Brazil, from the heart of the Amazon rainforest to the coast and the glamorous-but-troubled city of Rio de Janeiro. |
September 18, 2022 |
| 3 |
Peru to Bolivia Simon travels from the ancient city of Machu Pichu in Peru to La Paz in Bolivia, the highest capital city on Earth, visiting cocaine farms and gold mines along the way. |
September 25, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Two |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 11, 2022 |
| Last aired | September 11, 2022 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 21:00:00 |