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The World About Us: The Last Great Journey on Earth: From Amazon to Orinoco by Hovercraft

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Written and produced by Brian Branston.
A series of films from all over the world about our astonishing planet and the people who live on it.

The award-winning film of the 2,000-mile Geographical Magazine hovercraft journey through some of the remotest waterways of the Brazilian and Venezuelan forests.

Real drama, a glimpse of hardship and bravery in our armchairs, a share of the unique experience of the few (James Thomas: Daily Express)
Fantastic... drama and excitement beautifully conveyed (Ann Lawrence: Morning Star)
A BBC-tv-Bavarian Television Service co-production
(Colour)

Contributors

Writer/Producer:
Brian Branston
Recordist:
Peter Smith
Film Cameraman:
Henry Farrar
Second Cameraman:
Jesco von Puttkamer
Music:
Johnny Scott
Production Assistant:
Bob Saunders
Source: Radio Times

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