Walking the Nile: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

It's known as a holy grail in exploration because its sheer length alone contributes to its timeless mystery. The Nile, the planet's longest river, is a life source to six African countries (Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, South Sudan, Republic of Sudan and Egypt) - some of whose names currently are synonymous with danger and conflict. The Nile also is known as the cradle of civilization; the first cities known to man were developed on its storied shores. It snakes its way through a region that's full of duality: it's both peaceful and dangerous; it is both a source of life and cause of death; it's remote and urban; and it's the epicenter for a diverse mix of religions and cultures, both modern and primitive. Now, dauntless explorer and former British Army paratrooper Levison Wood is Walking the Nile - from source to sea - to uncover its many perplexities and to be the first person ever to endure something of extraordinary magnitude.

Series details

• Title: Walking the Nile
• Format: Documentary
• Language: English
• Premiere date: 2015-01-04
• Final broadcast date listed: 2015-01-25
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: Channel 4
• Network country: United Kingdom
• Typical episode runtime: 60 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 1723

Cast and credited roles

• Levison Wood — Levison Wood

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2015-01-04; final listed air date 2015-01-25; episode order: 4.

Source and licence

Adapted from Walking the Nile on TVmaze. The synopsis is reproduced as plain text; catalogue facts, cast and season records are selected and reformatted. This adapted text is available under CC BY-SA 4.0, following the TVmaze API licence. Network and web-channel credits identify the service listed in this source; they do not establish current streaming availability.