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Africa: A Voyage of Discovery

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1984
1 Season
8 Episodes
EN
Ended

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A series about the history of Africa with Basil Davidson. It was produced in a collaboration between Channel 4, the Nigerian Television Authority and RM Arts in 1984 and consisted of eight parts in four episodes. The film received the Gold Award from the 1984 International Film and Television Festival of New York. Each part is around an hour long.

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Episodes

Season 1

E1

Different But Equal

Apr 30, 198453m

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.

E2

Mastering a Continent

May 7, 198454m

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.

E3

Caravans of Gold

May 14, 198453m

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.

E4

Kings and Cities

May 21, 198454m

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.

E5

The Bible and the Gun

May 28, 198454m

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.

E6

This Magnificent African Cake

Jun 4, 198452m

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

E7

The Rise of Nationalism

Jun 11, 198452m

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.

E8

The Legacy

Jun 18, 198455m

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.

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About Africa: A Voyage of Discovery

A series about the history of Africa with Basil Davidson. It was produced in a collaboration between Channel 4, the Nigerian Television Authority and RM Arts in 1984 and consisted of eight parts in four episodes. The film received the Gold Award from the 1984 International Film and Television Festival of New York. Each part is around an hour long. Across 1 season and 8 episodes, originally airing on Channel 4.

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The cast features Basil Davidson (as Narrator). Their performances are a major reason Africa: A Voyage of Discovery has built such a passionate audience.

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The main cast includes Basil Davidson.

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Africa: A Voyage of Discovery first aired in 1984.

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What is Africa: A Voyage of Discovery about?

A series about the history of Africa with Basil Davidson. It was produced in a collaboration between Channel 4, the Nigerian Television Authority and RM Arts in 1984 and consisted of eight parts in four episodes. The film received the Gold Award from the 1984 International Film and Television Festival of New York. E… It belongs to the Documentary genre.

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When was Africa: A Voyage of Discovery first released?

Africa: A Voyage of Discovery first premiered on April 30, 1984 (1984). The series has since concluded its run.

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