Jeremy Wade puts his life in danger, canoes down terrifying rapids, climbs up torrential waterfalls and dives deep into uncharted waters searching out the mysteries of some of the Earth's greatest rivers.
EPISODE 1
The Ganges
Jeremy Wade takes a journey to investigate the revered Ganges river.
EPISODE 2
The Danube
The Danube's scenic route through ten European countries has made it a tourist magnet. But poachers, invasive species and engineering projects have made it one of the most endangered rivers on Earth. Jeremy Wade investigates what can be done to save it.
EPISODE 3
The Yangtze
China's Yangtze River is threatened by overfishing, industrial pollution and the loss of iconic monster fish. Jeremy Wade journeys upstream to find out if there are any fish left, and meets the heroes fighting for the future of the river.
EPISODE 4
The Zambezi
Wild and unnavigable, Africa's Zambezi boasts the world's mightiest waterfall, heart-pounding rapids and man-eating crocs. From the upper reaches in Zambia to the delta in Mozambique, Jeremy investigates the threats to this mighty river.
EPISODE 5
The Mississippi
The Mighty Mississippi is threatened on several fronts - from alien invaders pushing out iconic native fish, to vast blooms of green algae strangling life from the river. Jeremy Wade meets scientists, fishermen and leaders fighting to save the river.
EPISODE 6
The Amazon
The Amazon is the mightiest of all the rivers, but it is also under immense pressure. Jeremy Wade traces the epic migration of the dorado catfish and discovers the issues putting this great river at risk from leaking pipelines to impassable dams.
Jeremy Wade
Harry Marshall
Stephen Gooder
Lisa Lucas
