Pole to Pole

S01E04 Shifting Sands

In this episode, Michael Palin embarks on a trek through Sudan, navigating the challenging Nubian desert in the northern region. He encounters a landscape scarred by drought, poverty, famine, and civil conflict. Unable to maintain his intended path along the 30-degree east line, he adapts his journey to follow the border with Northern Ethiopia, revealing the harsh realities faced by the local population amidst the turmoil.