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Jeremy Wade's Mighty Rivers - Episode Guide

Season 1

The Ganges

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Apr 8, 2018

The Ganges

India's mighty Ganges, a river revered by a billion Hindus as a living goddess, is in trouble. Jeremy Wade is on a 1,500-mile mission to investigate the problems first hand and discover what is being done to save this holy river.

The Yangtze

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Apr 15, 2018

The Yangtze

China's Yangtze River is threatened by over-fishing, 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.

The Mississippi

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Apr 22, 2018

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.

The Danube

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Apr 29, 2018

The Danube

The Danube's scenic route through 10 European countries has made it a tourist magnet. But poachers, invasive species and engineering projects have made it one of the most endangered rivers. Jeremy Wade investigates what can be done to save it.

The Amazon

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: May 6, 2018

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.

The Zambezi

Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: May 13, 2018

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.

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