BBC Earth South Africa – September 2022 Highlights

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Robson and Jim’s Icelandic Fly Fishing Adventure

From Saturday 3 September at 19:00

Series 1 (3 episodes)

Actors Robson Green and Jim Murray travel across Iceland in an incredible adventure. As they try to catch amazing fish, they discuss what fishing means to them along the way. The pair begin their trip in Iceland as they take to the road at the start of their search for the much-coveted wild Atlantic salmon. While the best

friends continue their journey, Jim explains how fishing was his light in the darkest of times for him. As the journey continues and time ticks by, will Robson and Jim finally track down the salmon they desperately want?

Attenborough’s Global Adventure

From Sunday 11 September at 16:30

Series 1 (3 episodes)

When Sir David Attenborough was in his mid-eighties, many thought he had retired; instead, he was embarking on a seven-year journey, revisiting some of the most astonishing landscapes and creatures on the planet, to share a new perspective on the natural world. From the Great Barrier Reef to the ancient

rainforests of Borneo, this fascinating series highlights the incredible locations he visited. Viewers will also see the amazing creatures Sir David follows, including the marine iguanas in the Galapagos and the ingenious King Penguins in South Georgia.

How Healthy Is Your Gut?

Tuesday 13 September at 20:00

Sabrina Grant looks at why the guy is so important to a person’s overall wellbeing and how it affects everything from their mood and energy to sleep and health. With the help of six volunteers, all on a quest for a healthier gut, Sabrina puts some of the most popular regimes to

the test to see whether they actually work. The experiments include a radical bone broth diet, colonic hydrotherapy and a ten-night intense detox programme.

Making Sense of Cancer with Hannah Fry

Tuesday 20 September at 20:00

When mathematician and broadcaster Hannah Fry is diagnosed with cervical cancer, she deals with it the only way she knows how – by making a documentary. Combining raw and personal footage of Hannah’s cancer treatment with her trademark intelligence and curiosity, this is a cancer documentary with a difference. Hannah digs deeper into the numbers

behind cancer treatments and questions whether we’re being given the full picture. Are we paying enough attention to the side effects, and are we sure of their benefits? When might it be right to say no to treatment? And if she could turn back the hands of time, would Hannah do things differently?

Super Surgeons

From Tuesday 27 September at 20:00

Series 1 (3 episodes)

Meet the world’s best cancer surgeons, fighting to give patients a chance at life. From the makers of Baby Surgeons, a powerful documentary following a team of pioneering surgeons and their patients at one of the world’s leading cancer hospitals – The Royal Marsden. Each episode captures difficult decisions, ground-

breaking surgery and reveals deeply personal journeys of courage, joy and hope. Packed with drama, these inspiring stories show what life means to each patient, as their surgeons push medical boundaries to try and save their lives.

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