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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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Thu 27 Jun 2024 21:00

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Presenter Simon Reeve
Producer Dominic Ozanne
Director Dominic Ozanne
Executive Producer Mike Smith

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