Tropic of Capricorn
Australia
Season 1 Episode 3 of 4
Simon Reeve embarks on the third leg of his journey, crossing the vast expanse of mainland Australia. Heading east from Ningaloo Reef, the explorer comes across a ghost town in Wittenoom Gorge, contaminated beyond habitation by a nearby asbestos mine. Travelling across the Northern Territory, Simon witnesses the shocking living conditions endured by Aboriginal communities in the shadow of Uluru
Tropic of Capricorn airs on U&Yesterday at 7:00 PM, Tuesday 9 September. (Subtitles, audio description.)
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Simon Reeve
Presenter
Sam Bagnall
Series Producer
Sophie Todd
Producer