Africa: A Voyage of Discovery

Season 1

8 episodes · premiered Apr 30, 1984

Where to watch Africa: A Voyage of Discovery

  1. E1 Different But Equal

    Apr 30, 1984 · 53m

    Episode 1; aired Mon, Apr 30, 1984. This film series won Davidson the Gold Award from the International Film and Television Festival of New York in 1984. He also won various other awards for this documentary.

  2. E2 Mastering a Continent

    May 7, 1984 · 54m

    Basil Davidson looks at three communities which have created a viable way of life in a hostile environment; the Pokot cattle herders in northern Kenya, the people of Sukur, and the Dogon of Mali, famous for their dancing.

  3. E3 Caravans of Gold

    May 14, 1984 · 53m

    Episode 3 of the "Africa" series, written and presented by Basil Davidson. The series first appeared in the UK on Channel 4 television on April 1984. This is shared for educational purposes only.

  4. E4 Kings and Cities

    May 21, 1984 · 54m

    Episode 4 of the "Africa" series, written and presented by Basil Davidson. The series first appeared in the UK on Channel 4 television on April 1984.

  5. E5 The Bible and the Gun

    May 28, 1984 · 54m

    Episode 5 of the "Africa" series, written and presented by Basil Davidson. The series first appeared in the UK on Channel 4 television on April 1984.

  6. E6 This Magnificent African Cake

    Jun 4, 1984 · 52m

    Episode 6 of the "Africa" series, written and presented by Basil Davidson. The series first appeared in the UK on Channel 4 television on April 1984

  7. E7 The Rise of Nationalism

    Jun 11, 1984 · 52m

    Episode 7 of the "Africa" series, written and presented by Basil Davidson. The series first appeared in the UK on Channel 4 television on April 1984.

  8. E8 The Legacy

    Jun 18, 1984 · 55m

    Episode 8 of the "Africa" series, written and presented by Basil Davidson. The series first appeared in the UK on Channel 4 television on April 1984.