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Adventure at Sea: Tigris - The Sumerian Voyage of Thor Heyerdahl: Civilsation

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on BBC Two England

The last of four parts.

Tigris, hit by a storm, loses her top mast. She is gradually sinking. Suddenly, she is confronted with the 20th century in the form of the Ogaden War. Buzzed by planes and with ports closed to her, Tigris has nowhere to go. Heyerdahl, after four months and 3,000 miles faces the agonising prospect of being forced to end his voyage.
Commentary spoken by Edward Woodward
"A beautiful and lucid film with remarkable photography." (THE GUARDIAN)
"Poignant and dramatic." (DAILY MAIL)
"I would like to think the burning of 'Tigris' illuminated a dark and troubled part of Africa." (DAILY EXPRESS)

Contributors

Subject:
Thor Heyerdahl
Narrator:
Edward Woodward
Writer/Producer:
Bruce Norman
Source: Radio Times

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