Classic Grainger
Presenter: Greg Grainger
EPISODE 1: The Delights Of Turkey
Adventuring Aussie Action Man Greg Grainger sets off on his global travels again and as ever he's on the trail of culture and history, watching the wildlife and introducing us to the Delights of Turkey and Magical Madagascar. Turkey is first up, where Greg visits the mosques of Istanbul, travels to the First World War battlefield of Gallipoli, rides high in a hot air balloon, sees the astonishing pinnacles of Cappadocia and examines the well-preserved Ottoman houses in the small town of Safranbolu, home to the growers of the exotic and expensive spice, saffron.
EPISODE 2: Mexico - Maya to Mariachis
Greg Grainger shows us the history and traditions of Mexico. He's in search of a country that has for centuries remained hidden from much of the world. Far from the tourist resorts and popular destinations is the real Mexico, a place where he finds a healthy passion for life, where traditions are defended with pride and religion is an integral part of people's lives. We listen to the music of the Mariachi bands, are witness to the unabashed spectacle of a bullfight, pay a visit to the ballet, explore the elegant streets of colonial towns and see a country's religious belief in full flow as thousands of devotees carry shrines and replicas of Christ on the Cross. As ever, Greg offers his own unique view of a country where the preservation of past traditions is extremely important to its people.
EPISODE 3: Heroes Of The Amazon
Deep in the upper reaches of the Amazon Basin live many remarkable characters whose daily lives in the 21st century resemble those of fictitious storybook characters. This film captures the true essence of the Amazon: its legendary wild jungles and its superb array of wildlife seen through the eyes of some outstanding personalities. In a series of expeditions through the upper Amazon into Colombia Ecuador Peru and Brazil adventurer Greg Grainger takes us to meet many of these modern myths.
EPISODE 4: Towards The Golden Triangle
Beginning on the Eastern and Oriental Express Greg Grainger takes us on an unforgettable journey through Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. Singapore - a fascinating booming modern city yet with a wide range of cultures all living and working side by side. Then onto Malaysia a country rich in culture with beautiful lush jungles and modern growing cities. And Thailand where the adventure really begins with cobra-kissing snake charmers, coconut-collecting monkeys, crocodile wrestling and numerous beautiful festivals and rituals