Martin Clunes: Islands of the Pacific

Martin Clunes (Doc Martin) embarks on an epic ocean wide adventure in search of the real Pacific through the lives, vibrant culture and stories of the people he meets along the way. Martin discovers this kaleidoscope of nature from swimming with sharks to meeting a tribe, to climbing one of the world's most active volcanoes, all in the various islands across the Pacific.

Thu, Mar 19 9:00 P.M. Papua New Guinea     NHPBS (11.1)

Martin travels to Papua New Guinea and lives amongst the subsistence farmers of the Trobriand Islands.

Thu, Mar 19 10:00 P.M. The Philippines     NHPBS (11.1)

Martin explores the Philippines, from Manila's jeepneys and bamboo bikes, Catholic fiestas and family feasts, to remote tribal burials, rice god rituals, meeting chocolate heroes, shamans and witches, to spotting cuddly tarsiers and pulsing fireflies.

Sun, Mar 22 3:00 A.M. Papua New Guinea     NHPBS (11.1)

Martin travels to Papua New Guinea and lives amongst the subsistence farmers of the Trobriand Islands.

Sun, Mar 22 4:00 A.M. The Philippines     NHPBS (11.1)

Martin explores the Philippines, from Manila's jeepneys and bamboo bikes, Catholic fiestas and family feasts, to remote tribal burials, rice god rituals, meeting chocolate heroes, shamans and witches, to spotting cuddly tarsiers and pulsing fireflies.

Thu, Mar 26 9:00 P.M. Micronesia     NHPBS (11.1)

Martin travels to Guam to see the effect of invasive species on remote islands; discovering animals and humans driven to the edge of extinction.

Sun, Mar 29 4:00 A.M. Micronesia     NHPBS (11.1)

Martin travels to Guam to see the effect of invasive species on remote islands; discovering animals and humans driven to the edge of extinction.


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