The Ganges
Simon Reeve explores the influence three rivers have on the countries they flow through. Along the Ganges, he sees how India's economy has affected its religious culture.
Simon Reeve follows the sacred waters of the Ganges from source to sea, exploring how India's economy has affected its religious culture.
Along the way he meets westerners in Rishikesh seeking spiritual enlightenment, takes a holy dip in the fast-flowing waters at Haridwar and discovers how the river is being severely polluted in Kanpur. While there, Simon hears allegations that holy cows are secretly being slaughtered to fuel a booming leather trade. Finally, at Sagar Island in the Indian Ocean, Simon wonders how long India's age-old sacred river can survive its economic boom.
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Simon Reeve sails along the Ganges
Duration: 01:51
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Simon Reeve |
Producer | Dominic Ozanne |
Director | Dominic Ozanne |
Executive Producer | Mike Smith |
Broadcasts
- Sun 12 Oct 2014 21:00
- Wed 15 Oct 2014 23:20Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except Northern Ireland & Scotland
- Wed 12 Nov 2014 09:00
- Mon 6 Jun 2016 15:15
- Wed 20 Dec 2017 18:00
- Fri 15 Mar 2019 00:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except Scotland
- Thu 27 Jun 2024 21:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except Scotland & Wales
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