In this episode, Michael Palin embarks on a trek through Sudan, navigating the challenging Nubian desert in the northern region. He encounters a landscape scarred by drought, poverty, famine, and civil conflict. Unable to maintain his intended path along the 30-degree east line, he adapts his journey to follow the border with Northern Ethiopia, revealing the harsh realities faced by the local population amidst the turmoil.
Show
Pole to Pole
Episode
S01E04
Air Date
Nov 11, 1992