Tropic of Capricorn
South Africa to Madagascar
Season 1 Episode 2 of 4
Simon Reeve continues his quest to trace the southern tropic, travelling from South Africa to Madagascar. In Zimbabwe, the presenter comes face to face with the harsh realities of the refugee crisis, and witnesses a unique method of land-mine disposal in Mozambique. Heading to the Madagascan islands, he discovers an unusual local delicacy, and visits a town where the poor make a living by digging for sapphires
Tropic of Capricorn airs on U&Yesterday at 9:00 PM, Monday 14 July. (Audio Description.)
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Documentary
Simon Reeve
Presenter
Sam Bagnall
Series Producer
Sophie Todd
Producer