Land of the Tiger
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Play S1 E1Wildlife expert Valmik Thapar journeys through the Indian subcontinent, showcasing its diverse landscapes and rich flora and fauna, from deserts to snowy peaks, mangroves to coral reefs.
Cast: Valmik Thapar
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Season 1
6 episodes
- 1. The Tiger's DomainIn this first programme Valmik Thapar surveys the land of Kanha, where the tiger still rules the jungle.CC50minNov 17, 1997
- 2. Sacred WatersValmik Thapar travels along the great river basins of India, following the scared Ganges on its 1,000-mile path to the sea. Along the way he tries to avoid the famous man-eating tigers in the Sunderbans, the swamp that contains over 500 of them.CC50minNov 24, 1997
- 3. Unknown SeasAs Valmik Thapar cruises around the Indian Ocean, he encounters a member of the planet's largest fish species, manta rays, and elephants taking a refreshing dip after a hard day hauling timber on the islands.CC50minDec 1, 1997
- 4. Desert KingdomSweeping across north-west India, the Indian, or Thar, desert is teeming with life. Valmik Thapar learns how creatures such as birds, gazelle and antelope are revered by the desert dwellers.CC50minDec 8, 1997
- 5. Mountains of the GodsWriter Valmik Thapar encounters a rich variety of wildlife when he travels through the world's highest mountain range - the Himalayas. He begins his journey in Ladakh, an ancient Buddhist kingdom on India's northern borders where faith plays a vital part in people's livesCC50minDec 15, 1997
- 6. Monsoon ForestsOn the final stage of his epic journey, Valmik Thapar travels to the rain forests of Assam, southern India's Western Ghats, and across the seas to Sri Lanka.CC50minDec 26, 1997
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Land of the Tiger
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Wildlife expert Valmik Thapar journeys through the Indian subcontinent, showcasing its diverse landscapes and rich flora and fauna, from deserts to snowy peaks, mangroves to coral reefs.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Mike Birkhead, Martin Hughes-Games
- Cast
- Valmik Thapar
- Studio
- BBC
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Audio languages
English
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