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Series exploring east Africa's Great Rift Valley. On the vast savannahs, grazers and predators struggle to outwit each other, forcing primates to develop social systems. Show more
Julia Bradbury's walk takes her to the edge of the Kalahari Desert. Far away from the tourist draws, it is an insight into a true African world. Show more
Jerry Brotton shows how maps can reveal the fears and prejudices of their age, from medieval religious passion to Victorian obsession with poverty and disease. Show more
Desmond Tutu and his guests explore why Africa is so religious. Is it a way to cope with the hardships associated with underdevelopment? Show more
Swedish detective drama series. A Russian cellist is subject to a bomb attack following a performance in Ystad. The case leads Wallander into murky Mafia waters. Show more
Jerry Brotton shows how maps can reveal the fears and prejudices of their age, from medieval religious passion to Victorian obsession with poverty and disease. Show more
Julia Bradbury's walk takes her to the edge of the Kalahari Desert. Far away from the tourist draws, it is an insight into a true African world. Show more
Documentary series about a school in Uganda. The evangelical church promises schoolboy womaniser Dickson salvation if he'll become born again. Show more
Desmond Tutu and his guests explore why Africa is so religious. Is it a way to cope with the hardships associated with underdevelopment? Show more
The African Rock 'n' Roll Years
Episode 6: North Africa: Rai Rebels and Desert Blues
1 hour on BBC Four
Series on the roots of African music. Featured artists include Tinariwen, Khaled, Rachid Taha, Emmanuel Jal and Souad Massi. Show more
Jerry Brotton shows how maps can reveal the fears and prejudices of their age, from medieval religious passion to Victorian obsession with poverty and disease. Show more